MSPH Behavioral Health

Concentration: Behavioral Health (Code: PBH)
Delivery: Traditional

The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree provides a focus on research design, data collection, analysis and application of research intended to improve and protect the health of populations. The degree is designed for students with good quantitative and/or qualitative skills who have an interest in the science of public health and gaining a comprehensive research experience. Students are prepared for research roles in academic or professional public health careers by incorporating epidemiological principles and biostatistical methods with their focus within the core areas of public health.

The MSPH in Behavioral Health prepares students for careers oriented toward research, evaluation, translational research, 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 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. 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.

Program of Study

You should complete your program of study electronically using Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.)

Program of Study PDF by Catalog Year (to be used as reference)	2019/20	2018/19	2017/18	2016/17	2015/16	2014/15	2013/14	2012/13	2011/12

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.

USF Guidelines on Choosing a Program of Study

Current Competencies (beginning fall 2017)

MSPH Competencies
Behavioral Health Competencies

Previous Competencies

2011 - 2016 Competencies

Track the Fulfillment of Your Competencies: Your COPH Competencies Database Record
MSPH Competencies
Behavioral Health Competencies

Graduate Advising

If you have advising questions regarding this concentration please email coph-grad@usf.edu.

The full list of graduate advisors is available on the MSPH Graduate Advising page.

Behavioral Health Concentration Courses by Semester: 2018 - 2019

Behavioral Health Concentration Courses by Semester Offered

Fall Semester
PHC 6035 Comorbidity of Mental & Physical Disorders (core), 3 cr.
PHC 6546 Epidemiology of Mental Disorders (core) 3 cr.
PHC 6729 Advanced Research Education in Adolescent Behavioral Health (elective) 3 cr.
PHC 6947 Service Learning in Adolescent Behavioral Health II (elective) 2 cr.
MHS 6706 Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Policy (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6069 Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6626 Applied Leadership in Children’s Behavioral Health (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6097 Financing of Children’s Mental Health Services (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6900 School-Based Mental Health Services (elective) 3 cr.

Spring Semester
PHC 6708 Evaluation & Research Methods in Community Health (core) 3 cr.
PHC 6543 Foundations in Behavioral Health Systems (core) 3 cr.
MHS 6640 Survey of Planning, Evaluation, & Accountability (core) 3 cr.
PHC 6539 Foundations in Adolescent Behavioral Health (elective) 3 cr.
PHC 6948 Service Learning in Adolescent Behavioral Health III (elective) 2 cr.
MHS 6027 Creating Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health Organizations (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6096 Program Development & Implementation in Children’s Mental Health (elective) 3 cr.
SOW 6931 Women’s Mental Health (elective) 3 cr.

Summer Semester
MHS 6645 Mental Health Informatics (elective) 3 cr.
PHC 6728 Translational Research Methods in Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health (elective) 3 cr.
PHC 6946: Service Learning in Adolescent Behavioral Health I (elective) 2 cr.
MHS 6508 Wraparound Interventions and Systems of Care (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6068 Community-Based Behavioral Health Interventions for Culturally Diverse Youth (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6900 Applications in Dissemination and Implementation Science (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6900 Drug & Alcohol Use/Abuse (elective) 3 cr.
MHS 6456 Co-Occurring Mental & Substance Use Disorders (elective) 3 cr.

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