Ph.D. in Public Health

Concentration in Social and Behavioral Health Sciences
This doctoral program offers students specialized instruction in theories and methods that emphasize the social, psychological and behavioral influences on health, illness and disease prevention. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted for program review by January 1 for international applicants or February 1 for U.S. applicants. This Ph.D. program is highly selective, so early application is recommended. Applications are reviewed by the Graduate School for completion, and forwarded to the Graduate Program in Public Health.

Concentration in Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
The Connecticut Department of Higher Education approved this Ph.D. program on June 20, 2007, and the first students were admitted fall 2008. We are currently accepting applications for fall 2012.

Applications are reviewed by the Graduate School for completion, and forwarded to the Graduate Program in Public Health.