Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
The Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior prepares future public health leaders to improve health and advance equity through community-engaged research, education and practice.
Our work focuses on the social, behavioral and structural factors that shape health, helping students turn evidence into action that strengthens communities and improves lives.
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Degree Programs
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MPH in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
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Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
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Online MPH in HPEB
Online Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
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MSW/MPH in HPEB
Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior Dual Degree
Explore Certificate Programs.
Our Research
Through community-engaged research and strong partnerships, our faculty and students develop, implement and evaluate strategies that promote health, prevent disease and advance equity.
Explore Department Research
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Moment-to-moment attitudes toward smoking
In a new study led by HPEB's Amanda Rebar, researchers looked at smokers' moment-to-moment attitudes toward smoking, confidence in cutting down, and motivation to quit/forgo cigarettes.
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College to Career Alumni Spotlight: Anni Crook
We asked Arnold School alumni why they chose the Arnold School, the mentors who influenced their journeys and how their degrees prepared them for their next steps. Meet 2X alumna Anni Crook!
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Nutrition research with an environmental lens
HPEB's newest faculty member, Valerie Flax, has vast experience leading global nutrition research by factoring in the influences of environmental conditions on nutrition and health.
BY THE NUMBERS
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$10.7 Million
Extramural Support
in FY 2025
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43
Faculty and Staff
As the political and policy environment has become more turbulent, I feel motivated to study reproductive health behavior and learn to become a better advocate for reproductive justice.
