Doctoral Degree Required Courses
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Health Behavior and Health Education Core Courses (15 hrs)
HED Required Courses
- HED 395 Planning Health Promotion Programs*
- HED 395 Theories of Health Behavior**
- HED 395 Foundations of Epidemiology**
* This course should be taken during in the first semester of the 2nd year of the program.
** These courses should be taken during the first year in the program.
HED Specialization Electives – select two courses from the following:
- HED 395 Adult Development, Aging and Health
- HED 395 Mind/Body Health
- HED 395 Child and Adolescent Health Psychology
- KIN 395 Exercise and Mental Health
- HED 395 Risk and Resilience in Children and Adolescents
- HED 395 Human Sexuality
- HED 395 Physical Activity & Public Health Practice
- HED 395 Physical Activity in Individuals & Populations
- KIN 395 Cognitive Exercise Across the Lifespan
Statistics and Research Methods (12 hrs)
Students are required to take a minimum of 12 hours of graduate statistics and research methods with at least 3 hours in qualitative methods. Courses in experimental design, multivariate statistics, and qualitative research relevant to the student's area of concentration may be included. Suggested courses are listed at the end of this document.
Outside Supporting Work (6 hrs)
6 hours of organized courses outside of HED are required; 3 hours must be outside of the Department.
Student Research (30 hrs)
Depending upon the student's interests and background, the program of study must include research experience with a minimum of 8 hours of directed research, 4 hours of the departmental seminar, and a minimum of 18 hours of dissertation (HED 999rw). Students must present empirical research at a local, state, or national conference prior to taking the comprehensive examination. Students must submit an empirical/data-based manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal prior to proposal of the dissertation.