Health Promotion and Behavior Concentration, MPH at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Health promotion is a core function of public health, and it empowers individuals and communities to play a role in preventing disease. Georgia State's Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavior focuses on theoretical and applied approaches that promote community health and disease prevention. Students will increase their knowledge and skills for planning, implementing and evaluating effective public health interventions.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 42 credit hours, or approximately two years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. VIEW APPLICATION DEADLINES | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Health promotion is a core function of public health, and it empowers individuals and communities to play a role in preventing disease. This concentration draws from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, communications, and ethics. For details on coursework and degree requirements, visit the Georgia State University catalog.

Career pathways

The Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavior prepares students for a range of career paths, including: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 7% growth in the demand for Health Education Specialists over the next several years. The median salary for Health Education Specialists is $63,000.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Master of Public Health program at Georgia State University should submit their materials through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) website. Application materials include: SOPHAS application and fee A resume or curriculum vitae Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended Three professional references A statement of purpose and objectives Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants The GRE is not a requirement for admission to the MPH program. Use the HOW TO APPLY button below for more information on the application process.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://publichealth.gsu.edu/academics-admissions/georgia-state-mph-program/mph-application-process/

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