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Customizable capstone experience
Make Your Master’s Degree Count With an MPH at Augusta University Online
Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration
Social and behavioral science focus
Experiential learning in your community
In an interconnected global society, public health is a key factor in achieving optimal well-being for all populations — and identifying the social and behavioral drivers behind inequities is critical to uncovering proper interventions. At Augusta University Online, our Master of Public Health degree with a Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration gives you the skills to propose initiatives that address the psychological and emotional elements of public health.
Our immersive online program provides a unique blend of foundational and specialized knowledge — empowering you to be a well-rounded public health expert who helps individuals and communities thrive. Plus, you’ll receive dedicated attention to ensure that you reach your specific goals, no matter where you want to make your impact.
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What You’ll Learn
The ecologic framework of health behavior by integrating perspectives from anthropology, sociology and cognitive sciences
Medical and Health Services Manager
Median Annual Salary: $104,830
When you earn an online MPH with a Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration at Augusta University, you get a career-focused education that prepares you to be a leader in a fast-growing field. During your time in the program, you’ll learn:
Pervasive social disparities in health status and how to evaluate underlying theories and promising interventions related to social determinants of health
The conceptual tools to analyze health-related behaviors and the social, cultural and environmental context in which they occur
Career Opportunities With an MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Master’s-level public health professionals with specific training in social and behavioral sciences are in-demand for their unique ability to address the human elements of health disparities. Upon graduating from Augusta’s online MPH with a Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration, you can be qualified for positions such as:*
Median Annual Salary: $78,520
Epidemiologist
Median Annual Salary: $59,990
Health Education Specialist
Median Annual Salary: $74,240
Social and Community Service Manager
*Salary and job growth data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
“This program provides a solid foundation in various issues affecting population health and health care systems, such as environmental health, disease prevention, behavioral and cultural issues, and many others. By learning about these critical issues, I will be able to keep people healthy and safe on a local and global scale, for example, by promoting healthy lifestyles.”
— Ashlyn Hosti, current MPH student
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Research in Action
As one of only four public research universities in Georgia, Augusta University Online helps learners put research into practice. Throughout the degree program, you’ll have opportunities to explore and research topics of interest in your field, helping to solve today’s problems.
Experience the Augusta Difference
Our faculty members are experts in their field who use their firsthand experience to impart cutting-edge social and behavioral sciences knowledge that you can use immediately in your career.
Thanks to key connections with major local institutions, we provide you with career-boosting networking opportunities.
Our dedicated internship coordinators help place you in a practice setting that interests you — no matter your geographic location.
We rank in the top 5% for increased economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students, according to the Economic Mobility Index, a tool created by the Third Way think tank.
About Augusta University Online
Augusta University Online brings the tight-knit community experience found on campus to students across the country. Small class sizes, engaged professors, strong relationships with a multitude of professional organizations and valuable input from subject matter experts across industries allow our graduate degrees to provide students with individualized attention and practical, real-world skills. One of the country’s top universities for improving economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income graduates, Augusta University Online gives students a truly transformative degree experience that allows them to make a profound impact on their lives.
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The Augusta University Master of Public Health program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2009, most recently extended with another seven-year term to December 31, 2029.
Online MPH Tuition Rate
| Credit Hours | Cost Per Credit | Fees | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | $441 per credit hour in-state $1,189 per credit hour out-of-state & $1,211 out-of-country |
$55 + $393* | $19,845 + fees (in-state) |
