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

Student Spotlight: Helen DuPree serves as both student and educator in the classroom

Student Spotlight: Helen DuPree serves as both student and educator in the classroom

Helen DuPree knows what it means to be a successful student. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Health and Physical Education

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Improving e-bike safety through data and community insights

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards General Application Grant to the University of Georgia College of Public Health. The College of Public Health is pleased to announce it has received

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Student Spotlight: Jasmine Gaillard

Student Spotlight: Jasmine Gaillard

Jasmine Gaillard is a second year doctoral student within the College of Public Health’s (CPH) Department of Health Promotion and Behavior. Her current research interests include mental health, nutrition and

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