Graduate Studies In Behavioral Health Program
The USF Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute and the USF College of Public Health (COPH) jointly offer a specialty concentration in behavioral health as part of the Master’s and Doctoral programs in the Department of Community & Family Health (DCFH). Graduate Studies in Behavioral Health examines community and family issues in policy, evaluation, systems performance, and outcomes of alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services. Students with psychology, education, counseling, social work, nursing, medicine, and public health backgrounds analyze current trends and research in behavioral health services.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Concentration in Behavioral Health is a non-thesis degree program that prepares students for a professional career in behavioral health services. Requirements include completing five COPH core courses, behavioral health courses, a field experience, a comprehensive exam, and a special master’s project.
The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) Focus in Behavioral Health is a thesis degree program that prepares students for careers in applied behavioral health research and outcomes evaluation. Requirements include completing a set of COPH core courses, coursework in behavioral health, courses in research methods, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis.
The Masters of Social Work/Masters of Public Health Dual-Degree Program
(MSW/MPH)
(Behavioral Health Concentration)
is an advanced dual degree program for
students interested in combining clinical social work with public health and a concentration in behavioral
health (including mental health and substance abuse services). The combination of degrees in public health
and social work ideally equips graduate students to prepare for careers in social work, public health,
and behavioral health settings with the ability to fill clinical, administrative, and evaluative roles
which positively affect the lives of women, children, and various populations-at-risk in a changing society.
Requirements for the Dual Degree Program include both core and elective courses in social work, public health,
and behavioral health; a combined clinical/public health field placement in the community; a special
master’s project; and a comprehensive exam in public health/behavioral health.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Focus in Behavioral Health is an advanced research degree program for students intending to pursue academic, research, or high-level administrative careers in behavioral health services. The curriculum at the doctoral level is individualized based upon the student’s career goals and previous experiences. Requirements include COPH prerequisites (for individuals without an MPH or MSPH), departmental foundation courses, behavioral health courses, research methods, qualifying exams, and a dissertation. Interested students should consult the DCFH Doctoral Program Guidelines & Manual for the complete degree requirements.
Summer Semester Courses
Fall Semester Courses
Spring Semester Courses
Distance Learning Please follow these links provided by the College of Public Health for information regarding access to On-Line distance learning courses.
For further information, contact: Bruce Lubotsky Levin, Dr.P.H.,
Associate Professor The de la Parte Institute and the College of Public Health
University of South Florida Tel: (813) 974-6400 Fax: (813) 974-6257
levin@fmhi.usf.edu
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