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  School of Public Health 2017-2018 Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Programs Health Education and Behavioral Science Competencies  

Competencies


M.P.H. Competencies - Department of Health Education and Behavioral Science

Each department identifies competencies for each degree offered. These competencies reflect the full range of knowledge, skills, and other attributes that a student will acquire as a result of completing the requirements for a particular degree.

Upon graduation, a student completing the M.P.H. curriculum in health education and behavioral science will be able to:

  • understand the importance and use of public health policy in health behavior change and health promotion;
  • use various techniques to conduct needs assessments of diverse populations;
  • utilize health behavior theories and models for understanding health behaviors;
  • design, implement, conduct, and evaluate health education/promotion programs in diverse settings;
  • develop and critique health education materials, methods, and programs;
  • apply management techniques in health education and health promotion settings; and
  • understand public health research as it pertains to the principles of behavioral science research.



 
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