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A Health Behavior Ph.D. program encompasses research across diverse topics within the broad field of applied health sciences. This nationally accredited curriculum equips graduates to perform studies focused on enhancing health outcomes and preventing medical issues. The coursework engages students in designing, implementing, and assessing programs, managing health policies, and examining human behaviors concerning diet, physical activity, substance use, family health, infectious diseases, aging, sexual health, and more. Alumni often enter research, academic, or healthcare leadership roles. Our health behavior doctorate prepares scholars to perform meticulous research tackling critical contemporary public health challenges. Many graduates become university faculty and investigators, while others undertake postdoctoral training or pursue research and leadership positions in organizations like the CDC and nonprofit health agencies.