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.
Current Competencies (beginning fall 2017)
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.
Please send feedback on the MSPH Guidebook