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Program Information
Social & Behavioral Sciences
The PhD in Public Health-Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Track is targeted to individuals who wish to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the social and behavioral sciences theories and methods used in public health. Training is designed for those who desire public health careers in research, academics, government, or related health organizations. A prior graduate degree in public health or a related field is strongly preferred.
The program is focused upon the assumption that health and health behavior are impacted by multiple psychological, behavioral, social, and cultural factors. Central to addressing health problems and eliminating health disparities and inequalities, these factors must be understood and addressed at multiple social-ecological levels (individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and population).
PhD students who concentrate in social and behavioral sciences explore the unique issues faced by diverse groups and populations and acquire skills to achieve social and behavioral change.
Contact
Dr. Mark Hart
Social & Behavioral Sciences Program Director
kramtrah@phhp.ufl.edu
For more information, please visit http://publichealth.phhp.ufl.edu/.
Degrees Offered with a Major in Public Health
- Doctor of Philosophy
- concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- optional secondary concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Behavioral Science and Community Health Departmental Courses
College of Public Health and Health Professions Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEY 5935 | Topics in Gerontology | 3 |
| GEY 6220 | Overview of Geriatric Care Management | 3 |
| GEY 6306 | Interpersonal Communication Within the Aging Network | 3 |
| GEY 6646 | Issues and Concepts in Gerontology | 3 |
| GEY 6936 | Professional Development in Gerontology/Geriatrics | 1-2 |
| HSC 6905 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| HSC 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| HSC 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| PHC 6053 | Regression Methods for the Health and Life Sciences | 3 |
| PHC 6120 | Community Assessment and Partnerships | 3 |
| PHC 6193 | Qualitative Data Analysis | 3 |
| PHC 6195 | Health information for Diverse Populations: Theory & Methods | 3 |
| PHC 6316 | Health, Risk, and Crisis Communication | 3 |
| PHC 6447 | Ecology of HIV/Aids in the Rural South | 3 |
| PHC 6607 | Critical Issues in Public Health | 1 |
| PHC 6917 | Supervised Research Project | 1-6 |
| PHC 6945 | Public Health Practicum | 1-6 |
| PHC 6946 | Public Health Internship | 1-9 |
| PHC 7587 | Theory Development and Testing in Behavioral & Community Public Health | 2 |
| PHC 7752 | Seminar in Instrument Development for Public Health | 2 |
| PHC 7907 | Social and Behavioral Science Journal Club | 1 |
| RCS 6036 | Or to Forensic Vt P | 3 |
| RCS 6601 | Forensic Rehabilitation Consultation I | 3 |
| RCS 6602 | Forensic Rehabilitation Consultation II | 3 |
| RSD 6110 | Rehabilitation Science Theory and Application I | 3 |
| RSD 6905 | Individual Work | 1-4 |
| RSD 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| RSD 6930 | Special Topics in Rehabilitation Science | 1-4 |
| RSD 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-3 |
| RSD 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| RSD 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |