Competencies and Learning Objectives for Doctor of Philosophy in Health Behavior and Health Equity

3 Concentration Competencies for Doctor of Philosophy in Health Behavior and Health Equity
  Competency Specific course(s) that allow assessment
1Develop an innovative and efficient design for an empirical analysis of an intervention or observational study to address a research question with clear public health relevanceHBHEQ885, HBHEQ886
2Interpret results from empirical analyses within the context of conceptual frameworks relevant for health promotion, and describe their public health relevanceHBHEQ823, preliminary exam
3Integrate theoretical frameworks (e.g., health belief model, social ecological model) with critical analysis of empirical data to identify gaps in current approaches to health promotionHBHEQ885, HBHEQ886, preliminary exam