Dec 05, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Health, M.P.H. - Health Promotion and Behavior Concentration


The following MPH Health Promotion and Behavior (HPMB) competencies describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities a successful graduate will demonstrate the conclusion of this MPH concentration (and the course where the competency is mastered and assessed is noted in parenthesis):

  • MPH HPMB 1. Identify basic theories, concepts and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice. (PHPB 7022 )
  • MPH HPMB 2. Describe how social and behavioral risk factors contribute to health outcomes. (PHPB 7022 )
  • MPH HPMB 3. Describe steps and procedures for the developing, planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs, policies and interventions. (PHPB 7410 )
  • MPH HPMB 4. Apply evidence-based principles and the scientific knowledge base to critical evaluation and decision making in public health. (PHPB 7535 )
  • MPH HPMB 5. Develop a logic model for use in program development, implementation, and evaluation. (PHPB 7521 )
  • MPH HPMB 6. Differentiate among goals, measurable objectives, related activities, and expected outcomes for a public health program. (PHPB 7521 )
  • MPH HPMB 7. Differentiate the purposes of formative, process, and outcome evaluation, and explain how findings from each are used. (PHPB 7521 )
  • MPH HPMB 8. Collaboratively assess individual, organizational, and community concerns and resources for public health programs. (PHPB 7521 )
  • MPH HPMB 9. Assess evaluation reports in relation to their quality, utility, and impact on public health. (PHPB 7521 )

MPH HPMB Concentration Elective Courses (9 Hours)


Select at least 3 courses from the following list of MPH HPMB concentration approved elective courses: