As a Master of Public Health-trained health educator, you can improve public health by developing, promoting and researching community-wide initiatives encouraging healthy living practices to prevent disease and injury.<br><br>In Saint Louis University's behavioral science and health education M.P.H. concentration, we couple a team-based experience with additional learning experiences beyond the classroom, all tailored to your interests by professors who know you by your name.<br><br>Behavioral science and health education concentration students at SLU study why people behave the way they do related to their health and wellness. After you graduate from SLU's nationally recognized, competencies-based M.P.H. program you will be able to:<br><br> Apply conceptual models and theories at multiple ecological levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community and policy).<br> Examine risk factors and determinants of specific health threats at multiple ecological levels.<br> Assess needs, assets, resources and capacity for social and behavioral science interventions at multiple levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community and policy).<br> Plan theory and evidence-based interventions (program/policy/environmental change) to improve health.<br> Collaborate to implement public health-related programs, policies, and environmental changes.<br> Develop programs, policies and environmental strategies that address social determinants.<br> Conduct evaluations (process, impact, and outcome) of public health related interventions using multiple methods.<br><br>Duration - 2 Yrs<br>Credits - 54