Health and Social Behavior
Introduction
Degree Programs
Admissions
Financial Support
Opportunities for Graduates
Further Information
Introduction
The mission of the M.P.H. Program in Health and Social Behavior (HSB) is to train scholars and practitioners to identify and analyze the major social, cultural and bio-behavioral determinants of health and health behavior; and to design, implement and evaluate social and behavioral interventions and social policies aimed at improving community and population health.
Degree Programs
The core curriculum includes course work in the behavioral, bio-behavioral and social sciences as these relate to public health, in survey research methods, and in program planning and evaluation. The role of race/ethnicity, culture, class, and gender in influencing physical and mental health status, interactions between the individual and society, and ethical issues in the design and implementation of community-based interventions are also stressed.
In addition to required courses, students are encouraged to create a cluster of elective courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills in a particular area of interest. A comprehensive examination or original research paper completes the degree.
Students and faculty in this concentration work closely with the School's Center for Public Health Practice to ensure that their educational experience reflects the profession's and the School's commitment to integrating field experience with more traditional forms of pedagogy.
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Admissions
Students with backgrounds in one or another of the behavioral, social, or biological sciences are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to meet the School's admissions requirements to be admitted to the program.
Financial Support
For information about finacial support, see fees and financial aid.
Opportunities for Graduates
Opportunities exist for graduates to work for community-based organizations, city and county health departments, state health departments, research institutes, and policy/advocacy organizations.
Further Information
For further information about Health and Social Behavior, contact Ghada Haddad at (510) 642-8626 or CHHD_SAO2@berkeley.edu.
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