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Program Information
The College of Public Health and Health Professions does not offer the Ph.D. in Public Health without a concentration. All students accepted into the program must choose one of four concentrations: Environmental Health, Health Services Research, One Health, or Social and Behavioral Sciences. Please see those program pages for more information.
Degrees Offered with a Major in Public Health
- Doctor of Philosophy
- concentration in Environmental Health
- concentration in Health Services Research
- concentration in One Health
- concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
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 |
public health
SLO 1 Knowledge
Generate new knowledge in the field of public health.
SLO 2 Teaching Skills
Demonstrate competence in class preparation, engagement and contributions to a positive learning environment
SLO 3 Problem-Solving Skills
Demonstrate problem-solving skills by applying, analyzing and synthesizing content knowledge in public health.
SLO 4 Professional Behavior
Display behavior appropriate to scientific discourse and communication