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Behavioral Health (MPH)
This MPH degree is offered jointly with the USF Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute with a focus upon behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) services. This concentration examines community and family issues in evaluation of systems performance and outcomes of public mental health and substance abuse services as well as children's mental health, aging and mental health, HIV and mental health services, and the planning, evaluation and accountability of mental health and substance abuse services. Graduates are prepared to work in mental health, alchohol and drug abuse organizations.
In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree objectives, Behavioral Health graduates will be able to:
- Summarize the history and philosophy of behavioral health services field;
- Relate fundamental principles of epidemiology to incidence of mental and substance use disorders;
- Examine behavioral health programs for cultural and age specific populations;
- Examine ethical issues involved in the care of individuals with mental substance use disorders;
- Acquire general knowledge related to the etiology, prevention, and early intervention of individuals with mental health and substance abuse problems;
- Assess the social, political, and environmental context of behavioral health in relation to public health practice; and
- Critically evaluate the extant literature related to population-based behavioral health research
- Public health course prerequisites
- HSA 4011 Introduction
to Public Health (3)
- HSC 4554 Survey of Human Disease (3)
- HSA 4011 Introduction
to Public Health (3)
- Suggested/preferred undergraduate majors: Undergraduate majors may be admitted from a wide range of backgrounds, although majors from the health sciences such as nursing, pre-med and allied health sciences, and from the social and behavioral sciences (psychology, social work, anthropology, educational psychology, and sociology) are especially appropriate.
- Work experience: Work experience in the field of public health, health, psychology, nursing, counseling, education, social work, etc. is considered extremely desirable
- Minimum undergrad GPA 3.0 in upper division course work OR
- Verbal GRE score: minimum 500
- Quantitative GRE score: minimum 550
- 'Two formal letters of recommendation. The Dept of Community and Family Health requires three Letters of Recommendation
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Curriculum or Plan of Study College Core Courses (15 credits) PHC
6000 Epidemiology
(3) Required Courses (12) PHC
6542 Epidemiology
of Mental Disorders (3) Electives (9) Examples of common elective options PHC
6413 Family & Community
Violence in Public Health (3) Culminating Experiences
To: TOTAL CREDITS: 42 minimum (including Field Experience) |
College Admission Requirements
Special Admission Requirements
None
Dual Degree(s)
MPH / MSW Behavioral Health and Social Work
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