About the program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Behavior Science and Promotion provides the training and experience necessary for graduates to become independent researchers and practitioners in health promotion settings, including academia, non-governmental organizations (business and non-profit), allied health fields, and public service at all levels of national government. Students will gain the skills and expertise needed to use theoretical and empirical methods to address the health problems of diverse populations. In particular, students are provided training in research methods, program design and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on examining current research that uses multilevel, ecological models of health and health behavior that address health knowledge, attitudes and beliefs, and social, psychological, environmental and cultural factors in chronic disease etiology and risk reduction.