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:
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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;
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design, implement,
conduct, and evaluate health education/promotion programs in diverse settings;
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develop and
critique health education materials, methods, and programs;
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apply management techniques in health education and
health promotion settings; and
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understand public
health research as it pertains to the principles of behavioral science research.
