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What You’ll Study in Health Education & Behavior

Students in the Health Education & Behavior (HEB) program build a strong foundation in health promotion, behavior change, and community well‑being. Help people make healthy lifestyle choices, whether it’s one-on-one or in groups.

In HEB, your classes are designed to connect directly to real careers. You’ll mix foundational coursework with labs, projects, internships, and experiences that feel like the work you want to do after graduation.

Students in the HEB program develop a wide range of skills including the ability to:

  • Understand what influences health behaviors and how to create meaningful change
  • Design programs that improve health in communities, schools, and organizations
  • Communicate health information clearly to different audiences
  • Explore real-world public health challenges and how to address them
  • Analyze data and trends to inform health decisions and strategies
  • Work with varied populations and understand community needs
  • Build a strong foundation for careers in public health, healthcare, and community-based work

You’ll learn to design health programs, campaigns, and interventions that address real issues through HEB classes like:

  • Community Health Methods in Injury Prevention and Control
  • Culture & Health
  • Health MythBusters
  • Minority Health Issues
  • Nutrition Education for Special Populations
  • Patient Health Education
  • Personal and Family Health
  • Physical Activity and Community Health
  • Trends in International Health
  • Women’s Health Issues
  • Worksite Health Promotion
View Full List of HEB Courses

All HEB students complete 12 credit hours of internship, built into the degree, as a capstone experience. By graduation, HEB students leave with more than a transcript; they gain practical skills, industry connections, and real-world experiences they can speak about in interviews and personal statements. Examples of past internship sites include:

  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Autism Worldwide
  • CDC Miami Quarantine Station
  • Cedars-Sinai Health System
  • Epilepsy Foundation of Florida
  • Florida Blue
  • Florida Department of Health
  • Jacksonville Electric Authority
  • LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
  • Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network
  • Polk County School District Wellness Program
  • UF College of Medicine
  • UF Health
  • Verizon
HEB Internships and Practicums

HHP’s study abroad program offers hands-on learning opportunities at locations around the globe:

  • Antarctica: The Frozen Continent
  • Argentina: Global Sport Leaders
  • Australia: Fundamentals of Sport Performance
  • Austria and Germany: Sport Management
  • Greece: Kinesiology & Engineering
  • Ireland: Sports and Healthcare
  • Japan: Internship
  • Japan: Japanese Sport and Culture
  • London: Human Performance
  • North Queensland: Sustaining Humans and their Environment
  • Panama: Exploring the Canal Across Disciplines
  • Portugal & Spain: Cultural Nutrition & Health
  • Spain: Athlete Development & Career Management
  • Thailand: Clinical Shadowing
Explore HHP Study Abroad Opportunities

4+1

Combined Degree Option

HEB offers a combined B.S./M.S. degree option, allowing students to earn their graduate degree in only one year, reducing overall cost and time

#3

Nationally Recognized Program

Ranked #3 among Health Behavior & Promotion programs in the U.S.

50%

Faculty Who Know Your Name

Over 50% increase in faculty since 2016 to maintain an exceptional student experience

Hear from HEB students about the courses and professors who make learning engaging, supportive, and relevant to your future goals.

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“The coursework in HEB has been really interactive and engaging. I actually enjoy going to class and participating. We have a lot of group discussions where the whole class gets involved, and there are group projects that are genuinely fun to work on with classmates.
– Sarah M., HEB Student
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“I chose to major in Health Education & Behavior because of the smaller class sizes, and the tight-knit community among the students and professors. It makes me feel like I can build genuine relationships with my professors, rather than being just a number in their class.”
– Jimena R., HEB Student
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“What makes HEB so unique to me is its strong sense of community and the way it blends health and science with real-world impact. I’ve found that the coursework goes beyond the classroom because it gives me hands-on opportunities to work with others and make a significant difference in their lives.”
– Patley B., HEB Student
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“You’re surrounded by people who truly care, who listen, support you, and share the same passion for helping others and making sure everyone’s well-being comes first. It feels like belonging to a family that lifts you up and reminds you why you chose this path.”
– Tyniyah H., HEB Student
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“The HEB professors are some of the best professors I have ever had. They care about the wellbeing of their students as much as the knowledge they are giving to them, and you FEEL it as a student. You are never overlooked.”
– Emmely T., HEB Student

Attend the HHP Info Session at Preview

Discover what it’s like to be part of HHP. Explore HEB, connect with faculty and students, and get real insight into academics, campus life, and your future career path.

HHP College Session:
Day 1
Reitz Union, Room 3320:
1:55 – 2:30 p.m.
or
2:35 – 3:10 p.m.

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