Phase 1 Competencies (Not Final)

The social and behavioral sciences in public health address the behavioral, social and cultural factors related to individual and population health and health disparities over the life course.  Research and practice in this area contributes to the development, administration and evaluation of programs and policies in public health and health services to promote and sustain healthy environments and healthy lives for individuals and populations.

Competencies: Upon graduation a student with an MPH should be able to…

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Describe the role of social and community factors in both the onset and solution of public health problems.

2.

Identify the causes of social and behavioral factors that affect health of individuals and populations.

3.

Identify basic theories, concepts and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice.

4.

Apply ethical principles to public health program planning, implementation and evaluation.

5.

Specify multiple targets and levels of intervention for social and behavioral science programs and/or policies.

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Identify individual, organizational and community concerns, assets, resources and deficits for social and behavioral science interventions.

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Apply evidence-based approaches in the development and evaluation of social and behavioral science interventions.

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Describe the merits of social and behavioral science interventions and policies.

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Describe steps and procedures for the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, policies and interventions.

10.

Identify critical stakeholders for the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, policies and interventions.