Graduate programs in the Department of Health Education & Behavior at the University of Florida prepare health behavior scientists and Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to research, develop, implement and evaluate health promotion programs to improve health and well-being.
The following Health Education & Behavior concentration is available for our Ph.D. students:
Our graduates hold positions in public and private health organizations and agencies at the state, national and international levels, including position titles like these: Professor, Physician, Regional Health Educator, Substance Abuse Specialist, Exercise Therapist, HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator, Dietitian.
Faculty interests include substance abuse, child and adolescent health, digital health applications, human sexuality, HIV/AIDS, injury prevention, minority health and health equity, obesity, physical fitness, program planning and evaluation, rural health, chronic disease management, and women’s health.
Amy Mobley, Ph.D., R.D.
Graduate Coordinator and Associate Professor
amy.mobley@ufl.edu
Jenny Neelands, M.P.H., M.S.
Graduate Academic Advisor
(352) 294-1803
jennifer4@ufl.edu
For more information and to apply >
For a complete overview of our HHP doctoral program, download the HHP Ph.D. Student Handbook.