Overview
The curriculum from West Virginia University is designed so that students receive methodologically intense training and one-on-one research experience with faculty in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Goals
- Develop effective strategies for teaching in higher education
- Review and synthesize pertinent literature and formulate focused research questions that address identified knowledge gaps
- Design and conduct original research that uniquely contributes to the public health scientific knowledge
- Disseminate research findings through appropriate peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and to other public health community audiences
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Social and Behavioral Theory
- Public Health Research Methods
- Community Assessment
- Intervention Design
- Community Engagement and Advocacy in Public Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Sociology View 132 other PhDs in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's degree in Public Health or a closely related field is strongly preferred. Exceptional applicants with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field may also be considered.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, 3.5 is preferred.
- The GRE is optional for the fall 2023 cohort. For more information, visit publichealth.wvu.edu/apply-now/graduate-admissions
- WVU requires international students to submit TOEFL scores. Preferred scores are as follows: 550 on paper-based; 213 on computer-based; and 80 on internet-based test.
Tuition Fee
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International
26892 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13446 USD per semester during 60 months. -
National
26892 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13446 USD per semester during 60 months. -
In-State
9540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4770 USD per semester during 60 months.
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