Master of Science (MS) in Public Health

School of Human Services

Social and Behavioral Sciences Specialization

Explore the behavioral, psychological, and social factors that influence the health of national and international communities and populations. This Social and Behavioral Sciences master’s specialization provides an overview of public health issues and administrative systems, as well as focused course work on such topics as social and behavioral theory, research, assessment and surveillance; health disparities; international public health; and public health information for diverse populations. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or director positions in public health or social welfare organizations that focus on research, community assessment, or program development and evaluation.

All credits listed below are quarter credits.

Core Courses

• PUBH5002 - Survey of Public Health Concepts and Issues
• PUBH5500 - Introduction to Public Health Administrative Systems
• PUBH5503 - Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
• PUBH5506 - Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in Public Health
• PUBH5509 - Principles of Biostatistics
• PUBH5512 - Principles of Epidemiology*
• PUBH5993 - Integrative Project for Public Health Learners*
• PUBH5997 - Public Health Professional Development*

Specialization Courses

• PUBH5200 - Social and Behavioral Research Methods*
• PUBH5204 - Theories of Social and Behavioral Sciences*
• PUBH5208 - Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation*
• PUBH5212 - Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health*
• PUBH5216 - Public Health Information for Diverse Populations*
• PUBH5220 - Health Disparities in the United States*
• PUBH5224 - International Public Health*

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