Overview
About the program
In today’s world, we are called to find ways to improve the public’s health that are cost-effective, embedded in community structures and culture, and at a large enough scale to have real, sustainable impact.
As a Health Promotion, Education and Behavior (HPEB) graduate at the University of South Carolina, you will have opportunities to be an effective advocate for positive change in private and public, local and global, community and organizational settings.
The Ph.D. program prepares graduates for leadership and skills in research, teaching and professional service. The Ph.D. prepares graduates to assume leadership roles that emphasize research and teaching activities; these positions are often located in academic or other research settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Population Health
- Social and Physical Environment Interventions in Health Promotion
- Advanced Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs
- Health Education Research Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
- 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Education View 33 other PhDs in Health Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Personal Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
National
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.
Living costs for Columbia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health Promotion, Education and Behavior.
Available Scholarships
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