HEB PH.D.

Current PhD Students

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:

• Health Behavior

Where our Graduates Work

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.

Areas of Research Interest

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.

Contact Info:

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.