Program Description

The MPH with a concentration in Health Behavior addresses the behavioral, social, and cultural factors related to individual and population health and health disparities. Our program emphasizes the importance of community-based participatory research and the application of findings through a variety of behavioral and social science health promotion strategies. Classes are designed to be engaging, interactive, and relevant to current health behavior issues.

This program can be completed fully online or on-campus. Our students have the opportunity to enhance their skills in:

• applying social and behavioral science theories to public health problems;
• developing evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs;
• applying principles of evaluating health promotion and disease prevention programs;
• demonstrating an understanding of the ethical standards of public health research and practice; and
• evaluating the literature concerning individual and social influences on health behavior.

Our graduates often find work in local, state, and federal agencies; non-profit/community based organizations; private research foundations; and the academic setting.

Admission Requirements

• The GRE is waived for all master’s degree programs. However, if an applicant has fewer than five years of full-time professional health care/ public health practice experience AND a GPA below 3.0, we strongly encourage that applicant to take and include a GRE score with their application in an effort to improve the overall strength of the application.
• Successful applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• Indian Students-3 Years bachelor's degree acceptable only from NAAC A accredited university with 1st division
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $39,718.