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Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 MatriculantsDue to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively. |
Concentration: Behavioral Health (Code: PBH)
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Delivery: Traditional
The MSPH in Behavioral Health prepares students for careers oriented toward
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research, evaluation, translational research
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, implementation sciences, and investigating co-occurring mental and physical disorders as well as research in co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Graduates are prepared for employment in academic, clinical and other research
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in health and behavioral health. Each area of specialization and the corresponding program of study is developed on an individual basis, guided by the student's interests and areas of expertise
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. A supervisory committee of three faculty members assists the student in planning appropriate coursework and directing the thesis. This program of study may be especially relevant to students whose future plans include a doctoral degree.
Master's Progression Policy
Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.
Program of Study
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If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Current students may access their Degree Works planner (Degree Works may also be accessed from my.usf.edu or OASIS). Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/.
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Information on how to use Archivum is available on the Archivum Student Resources page. You may use the program of study links below as a reference. Note: You may choose a program of study that corresponds to the academic year of your admission or any year thereafter. Please see the guidelines below.
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(See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources:
2021/22 USF catalog MSPH planner or COPH catalog section
2020/21 USF catalog MSPH planner or COPH catalog section
2019/20 USF catalog MSPH planner or COPH catalog section
Any prior year please view the USF Graduate Catalog Archives
There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found at https://catalog.usf.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=2107#students-major-degree-requirements.
Current Competencies (beginning fall 2017)
MSPH Competencies
Behavioral Health Competencies
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Graduate Advising
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- Identify the fundamental principles of the epidemiology of mental and substance use disorders;
- Specify unique issues in behavioral health programs and disorders for culture, age, and other specific at-risk populations;
- Demonstrate an in depth understanding of behavioral health advocacy, policy, information systems, and systems change; and
- Critically evaluate and specify a broad range of behavioral health literature to analyze behavioral health issues and problems.
Research Skills
- Conduct needs assessments focused on health behavior change and the social impact of planned health programs;
- Use qualitative and quantitative research methods for studying the impact of psychological, interpersonal, social structural, cultural and biological factors in the etiology and social consequences of public health problems;
- Carry out, with faculty supervision, all phases of the research process, including project design, proposal development, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation and writing up of results; and
- Use ethical principles guiding the conduct of research on human subjects.
Practical Applications to Public Health
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full list of graduate advisors available on the MSPH Graduate Advising page.
Graduate Advisor/Mentor Use Only:
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