Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Health Competencies - Social and Behavioral Health Sciences
Each concentration 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 Ph.D. in public health - social and behavioral health sciences curriculum will be able to:
- design and conduct research investigations related to health behavior;
- apply univariate and multivariable analytic techniques to understand health behaviors;
- demonstrate ability to critically analyze and interpret the scientific literature;
- develop grant writing skills to establish a program of funded research;
- demonstrate proficiency in individual or organizational models of behavior change; and
- construct conceptual or empirical models describing the behavior of individuals or households regarding their health status.
