Competencies and Learning Objectives for Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education
| Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Describe how to use social-ecological and life course perspectives to address key determinants of health and health disparities through programs and policies | HBEHED600 |
| 2 | Apply relevant social and behavioral science theories, concepts and models that are designed to understand and modify health behavior | HBEHED600 |
| 3 | Apply research and evaluation methods to understand the effect of health education and health behavior interventions | HBEHED622 |
| 4 | Specify approaches for planning, implementing, and managing socio-behavioral health education-focused programs and/or policies to promote human health | HBEHED651 |
| 5 | Integrate principles and methods of community engagement, including ethical considerations, relevant to the design and implementation of health education programs and policies | HBEHED651 |