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
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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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Physician couple complete Arnold School degrees
Bangladeshi physicians Gazi Sakir Mohammad Pritom and Samiya Huda Antora came to USC so Pritom could pursue his Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, but they both left with Arnold School degrees.
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Protecting at-risk groups from contracting HIV
Fanghui Shi’s faculty career is just beginning, but she’s already been awarded more than $2.2 million from the National Institutes of Health's Director’s New Innovator Award to advance understanding and treatment of HIV.
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Edward Frongillo named Distinguished Fellow
As the Society of Nutrition’s highest honor, Distinguished Fellowship recognizes individuals for their significant contributions and outstanding lifetime achievements in the field of nutrition.
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$10.7 Million
Extramural Support
in FY 2025
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Faculty and Staff
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