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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 45
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $528.99
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $634.42
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Degree Overview
As a student in the IU Online M.P.H. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, you’ll engage with meaningful coursework to address the social determinants of health. Through a wide variety of instructional experiences, you’ll engage with both theoretical and practical applications of social and behavioral sciences in the public health sphere.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of one year of undergraduate mathematics
- GPA of 3.0 or higher, or official GRE scores
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts
- GRE (students with GPA below 3.0 only)
- Personal statement (500 words)
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)
- Interview (if applicable)
Application Dates
Fall semester: July 1
Fall semester (international students): Apr 1
Spring semester: Nov 1
Spring semester (international students): Sep 15
The IU Online M.P.H. in Social and Behavioral Sciences prepares you to pursue careers in government agencies, non-profit agencies, healthcare systems, or private industry. Careers might include:
- Social services program coordinator, manager, director
- Program monitoring and evaluation coordinator
- Community development consultant
- Gender equity specialist
- Health communicator
- Health program coordinator
- Health and wellness manager
- Health educator
- Clinical research coordinator
- Social and community service manager
To earn the M.P.H. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, you must complete 45 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Public health core courses (12 credits)
- Social and behavioral sciences concentration courses (21 credits)
- Focus area courses (6 credits)
- Electives (3 credits)
- Public health practical experience (3 credits)
Core
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PBHL-P 510 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 Credits |
PBHL-P 511 | Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology | 3 Credits |
PBHL-P 512 | Communication and Leadership | 3 Credits |
PBHL-P 513 | Planning, Evaluation, and Management | 3 Credits |
Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PBHL-S 605 | The Biological Foundation of Public Health | 1 Credit |
PBHL-S 617 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 Credits |
PBHL-S 619 | Health Disparities and Health Equity | 3 Credits |
PBHL-S 620 | Biopsychosocial Exploration of Stress | 3 Credits |
PBHL-S 615 | Qualitative Methods | 3 Credits |
PBHL-S 662 | Integrated Learning Experience 1: Advanced Program Planning | 4 Credits |
PBHL-S 664 | Integrated Learning Experience 2: Research Methods and Program Evaluation | 4 Credits |
Focus Area
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PBHL-S 630 | Global Maternal and Child Health | 3 Credits |
PBHL-S 635 | A Biosocial Approach to Global Health | 3 Credits |
PBHL-S 622 | Coaching for Health and Wellness | 3 Credits |
PBHL-S 625 | Applied Public Health Campaigns | 3 Credits |
Public Health Practice Experience
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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PBHL-S 602 | Applied Practice Experience (APE) | 3 Credits |
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