The Department of Health Promotion and Behavior educates future public health professionals in the social and behavioral aspects of public health and in the prevention of health-related problems and conditions. Faculty, students and staff in the department study the underlying factors influencing health in order to create multilevel interventions that positively impact that health and well-being at individual, group, organizational, and community levels.

Degree Programs

From passion to purpose: A Triple Dawg’s journey
From passion to purpose: A Triple Dawg’s journey

Emily Townsend pursues public health through three degree programs University of Georgia College of Public Health doctoral student Emily Townsend came to campus with a knack for biology and chemistry

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Getting to Know You: George Mois
Getting to Know You: George Mois

The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao

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Getting to Know You: Magnolia Hernandez
Getting to Know You: Magnolia Hernandez

The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao

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