PhD Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Prepare for a leadership or teaching and research career in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and education programs in an academic environment or research institute setting. Design and conduct rigorous and innovative social and behavioral science research relevant to public health. Develop, implement and evaluate interventions at multiple levels to promote health, and receive training to teach the next generation of public health educators to improve public health and have a lasting impact.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Core courses include sociocultural perspectives on population health, environmental interventions and advanced health promotion program evaluation. Use qualitative research methods and plan, implement and evaluate programs that promote informed decision-making and health behavior change in individuals and communities. A dissertation is required.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Faculty, Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Admissions requirements follow those of The Graduate School and include the following: a completed application. official transcripts from all post-secondary schools and colleges previously attended, including non-degree courses taken. evidence of academic performance at a B or better level on academic transcripts. three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources. a letter of intent which describes research interests and professional goals. satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam for applicants whose native language is not English. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 80 (Internet-based) or 570 (paper-based). The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. current resume or curriculum vitae. Doctoral applicants should be supported by at least two HPEB faculty members...

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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