Social And Behavorial Sciences

Online MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences student Abigail Goerk is partnering with the CARE for AIDS organization.

Brandy Stone (SBS MPH student) and Lindsey King (SBS PhD candidate) attended the first Peace4 Communities Gathering hosted by Peace4Tarpon on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Petersburg College in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Brandy and Lindsey had the opportunity to connect with visionary “Peace4” leaders, such as the…

Eliza Gordon, joint-MPH/PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology candidate, published an article entitled “So You Think You’re a Food Addict” in Thrive Global. Written for the general public, the piece gives a straightforward introduction to the controversial concept of “food addiction”, and includes some practical, research-based suggestions. Read more…

Over 20 representatives from the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program attended the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta, Georgia in early November. SBS MPH students presented their research with posters and oral presentations including topics on mobile apps use in occupational therapy; decision-making around…

Student Essentials ProSeries The ProSeries is a series of professional development presentations for online and campus MPH students.

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social and behavioral sciences Identify effective solutions to public health challenges at multiple social ecological levels with a central focus on the promotion of health and health equity. Career opportunities:…

Program Overview An MPH degree can be a useful addition to many other academic programs. Since public health activities are carried out through numerous public entities and private firms, an MPH degree can serve many careers very well. The University of Florida provides a framework for individuals in any PhD…

Program Overview The College of Public Health and Health Professions has a long-standing commitment to treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities. Adding a public health, population-based set of skills to the research training in this PhD program produces a uniquely-qualified researcher. Individuals who complete this program…

Program Overview Students with an interest in public health medicine and policy may choose to pursue a combination MD/MPH degree offered collaboratively by the College of Medicine and the College of Public Health and Health Professions. Students who choose to pursue a combination MD/MPH degree will be able to take…