Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Health - Health Promotion and Behaviour in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
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Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Nestled in Atlanta's vibrant core, a worldwide center for public health knowledge, Georgia State University's Ph.D. program prepares future public health leaders to perform autonomous research across academic institutions, government agencies, healthcare systems, and corporate environments. The Health Promotion and Behavior specialization equips doctoral candidates with the expertise, understanding, and practical abilities needed for thorough investigations into health promotion strategies and behavioral components of community health. This curriculum trains scholars to examine public health through a social-ecological lens, enabling them to grasp health inequality challenges and become proficient in the theoretical frameworks and analytical techniques essential for public health assessment. Participants can concentrate on particular public health issues aligned with their professional aspirations and scholarly interests.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the Ph.D. in Public Health program at Georgia State University should submit their materials through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) website. The application and all supporting materials must be submitted by the December 1 deadline.
Application materials include:
SOPHAS application and fee
A resume or curriculum vitae
Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended
Three professional references
A statement of purpose and objectives
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants
Any applicant whose country of birth is English-speaking (as listed here) is not subject to the English Proficiency requirement. For applicants whose country of birth is not English-speaking, proof of English proficiency can be demonstrated through one of the following means:
Proof of baccalaureate or graduate degree completion inside the U.S. (from an accredited institution) or outside the U.S., where English is the official language of academic instruction from an approved country (view this link for the list of approved countries)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores of 80 or above (internet-based test)
International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program
Application materials include:
SOPHAS application and fee
A resume or curriculum vitae
Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended
Three professional references
A statement of purpose and objectives
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants
Any applicant whose country of birth is English-speaking (as listed here) is not subject to the English Proficiency requirement. For applicants whose country of birth is not English-speaking, proof of English proficiency can be demonstrated through one of the following means:
Proof of baccalaureate or graduate degree completion inside the U.S. (from an accredited institution) or outside the U.S., where English is the official language of academic instruction from an approved country (view this link for the list of approved countries)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores of 80 or above (internet-based test)
International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or above
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program
Tuition
USD
24,246