Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Columbia, SC
70
Students
Urban
Setting
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Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Overview
University of South Carolina / Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior is located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Health promotion, education, and behavior | |
| (Certificate) | School health education | |
| Doctor of Public Health (Dr PH) | Health promotion, education, and behavior | |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Health education | |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Health promotion, education, and behavior | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Health promotion, education, and behavior | |
| Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) | Health promotion, education, and behavior |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted Practicum (MPH), project (MS) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
98
Applied
66
Accepted
18
Enrolled
Applying
95
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | July 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 75 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
70
Total Graduate Students
35%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
64%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.86% |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 2.86% |
Gender
Male (22%)
Female (77%)
Faculty
33
Total faculty
Full-time (18)
Part-time (15)
Male (8)
Female (25)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Health disparities and inequalities in communities, global health and nutrition, cancer and HIV/AIDS prevention, health communication, policy and program design |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Ed Frongillo
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000