Quick facts
Program location: CU AnschutzCredit hours: 42-45
Est. time to complete: 2 years
Option: Emphasis in global health
MPH in Community Health Sciences (Formerly Community and Behavioral Health)
As a student in the Community Health Sciences concentration, you will develop a strong foundation in the major disciplines of public health and specialized expertise in improving the health of communities. You will gain practical skills in the development and evaluation of programs to improve community health, the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods to assess community health and the impact of health interventions, and the management of public health projects. As a student in the Community and Behavioral Health department, you will have access to faculty with a wide range of expertise, including experience engaging diverse communities to develop and test innovative interventions to improve community health.
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 gain a public health perspective of globalization and global health issues.
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Total credits: 42
Competencies
| Identifier | Community Health Sciences Competencies (effective Summer/Fall 2027) | Course Where Competency is Addressed/Assessed |
| MPH-CHS 1 | Conduct, interpret, and report the results of qualitative analyses to understand factors associated with health or health behavior. | CBHS 6622 |
| MPH-CHS 2 | Conduct, interpret, and report the results of quantitative analyses to understand factors associated with health or health behavior. | CBHS 6637 |
| MPH-CHS 3 | Use scientific evidence and community experience to identify health inequities and inform the design or adaptation of culturally relevant programs to promote health equity. | CBHS 6613 |
| MPH-CHS 4 | Use systematic approaches to design or adapt, implement, and evaluate health promotion or disease prevention programs. | CBHS 6613 |
| MPH-CHS 5 | Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess the implementation and effectiveness of a public health program or policy. | CBHS 6612 |
| MPH-CHS 6 | Utilize project management tools to design plans, budgets, and coordination strategies for community-engaged public health initiatives. | CBHS 6656 |
| Identifier | Community & Behavioral Health Competencies (effective Summer/Fall 2026 and prior) | Course Where Competency is Addressed/Assessed |
| MPH-CBHS 1 | Critically analyze, develop, and apply theories, models, and frameworks to inform public health practice. | CBHS 6613 |
| MPH-CBHS 2 | Apply systematic approaches/methods and collaborate with communities and other interested parties – in an effective, equitable, and ethical manner – to develop and implement an assessment of the health-related needs and assets of communities and populations, taking into account individual, interpersonal, community and societal factors. | CBHS 6624 |
| MPH-CBHS 3 | Use scientific evidence and community experience to identify health inequities and inform the design or adaptation of culturally relevant programs to promote health equity. | CBHS 6613 |
| MPH-CBHS 4 | Use systematic approaches to design or adapt, implement, and evaluate health promotion or disease prevention programs. | CBHS 6613 |
| MPH-CBHS 5 | Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan to assess the implementation and effectiveness of a public health program or policy. | CBHS 6612 |
| MPH-CBHS 6 | Conduct, interpret, and report the results of quantitative or qualitative analyses to understand factors associated with health or health behavior | CBHS 6622 CBHS 6637 |
Adding an emphasis in global health
The MPH in Community Health Sciences + 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
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