Quick facts
Program location: CU AnschutzCredit hours: 42-45
Est. time to complete: 2 years
Option: Emphasis in global health
MPH in Community & Behavioral Health
As a student in this program, you’ll learn how you can influence individuals to make positive health decisions, while strengthening communities. In the Department of Community & Behavioral
Health, we study the why and the how of population health, engaging with communities in a way that really makes a difference. As part of our department, you’ll have access to faculty with a wide range of expertise—from
adverse childhood experiences, to nutrition, to underserved populations.
Quick facts, careers, and skills
When you leave this program, you’ll be ready to assess community needs, develop programs, and alter policies to promote health, prevent disease, and enhance quality of life.
Credit hours: 42-45
Est. time to complete: 2 years
Option: Emphasis in global health
Sample careers
Health educatorEvaluation specialist
Program officer
& more
Skills you'll gain
Community engagementProgram evaluation tools
Program planning
& more
Curriculum
This 42- to 45-credit hour program offers both in-classroom and applied learning experiences. Our curriculum prepares you to engage authentically and work collaboratively with communities. You’ll gain a strong understanding of the social, cultural,
political, economic, and environmental factors that influence health. And if your interests are bigger than one country can contain, we offer the option to add an emphasis in global public health, where you’ll learn how to apply community health and behavioral health principles in the global arena.
Total credits: 42
Competencies
| Identifier | Competencies |
| MPH-CBHS 1 | Describe, select and apply appropriate theories, models, frameworks and evidence- based strategies for the development of health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management programs. |
| MPH-CBHS 2 | Describe and apply systematic approaches and methods to assess the health-related needs of communities and populations, taking into account individual, interpersonal, community and societal factors. |
| MPH-CHBS 3 | Utilize quantitative or qualitative data to identify disparities in health and inform the design and adaptation of culturally appropriate programs to promote health equity. |
| MPH-CBHS 4 | Use systematic approaches to conceive, design, implement and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs/activities. |
| MPH-CBHS 5 | Describe appropriate research designs and evaluation criteria to assess the effectiveness of public health programs. |
| MPH-CBHS 6 | Critically assess and select appropriate quantitative and qualitative measurement methods for evaluating program reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and sustainability. |
| MPH-CBHS 7 | Effectively engage and collaborate with communities and stakeholders, in an equitable and ethical manner, including developing a work plan, communicating effectively and disseminating results. |
| MPH-CBHS 8 | Analyze quantitative or qualitative data, using a social science perspective, to understand factors associated with health or health behavior. |
| MPH-CBHS 9 | Interpret and report the results of quantitative or qualitative studies, taking a social science perspective on health. |
Adding an emphasis in global health
The MPH in Community & Behavioral Health + Global Health is a 45-credit-hour program that's designed to provide you with a public health perspective of globalization and global health issues. As a student in this program, you'll gain the skills you need to apply public health methods to address global challenges.
Total credits: 45
Colorado School of Public Health
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
3rd Floor
Mail Stop B119
Aurora, CO 80045
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