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MSPH Behavioral Health
Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 Matriculants
Due to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively.
Concentration: Behavioral Health (Code: PBH)
Delivery: Traditional
The MSPH in Behavioral Health prepares students for careers oriented toward research, evaluation, translational research, implementation sciences, and investigating co-occurring mental and physical disorders as well as research in co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Graduates are prepared for employment in academic, clinical and other research in health and behavioral health. Each area of specialization and the corresponding program of study is developed on an individual basis, guided by the student's interests and areas of expertise. A supervisory committee of three faculty members assists the student in planning appropriate coursework and directing the thesis. This program of study may be especially relevant to students whose future plans include a doctoral degree.
Master's Progression Policy
Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.
Program of Study
If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Current students may access their Degree Works planner from my.usf.edu or OASIS. Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources:
2024/25 USF Catalog MSPH Planner or COPH catalog section
2023/24 USF Catalog MSPH section (pg. 792)
2022/23 USF Catalog MSPH section (pg. 804)
2021/22 USF Catalog MSPH section (pg. 783)
2020/21 USF Catalog MSPH section (pg. 792)
Any prior year please view the USF Graduate Catalog Archives
There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found in the Student’s Major Degree Requirements section of the USF Graduate Catalog’s Academic Policies.
MSPH Behavioral Health Competencies
MSPH Competencies Fall 2017 - Present
Behavioral Health Competencies Fall 2017 - Present
Behavioral Health Competencies Fall 2011 - 2017
Graduate Advising
Please refer to the full list of graduate advisors available on the MSPH Graduate Advising page.
Graduate Advisor/Mentor Use Only:
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