Ph.D Human Performance - Health

The Health [public health] Concentration in the Ph.D. in Human Performance program is housed within the Department of Health and Human Performance. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, the Health [public health] concentration focuses on producing proficient researchers capable of producing impactful public health-related scholarly work, whether it is in academia or industry. Program graduates teach or practice in different settings, including local, state, regional, national, and global levels. Designed to accommodate a variety of student needs, the program allows full-time students to complete their degree within three to four years. Meanwhile, professionals already working in the field have the option to enroll on a part-time basis, completing their studies on a more flexible timeline. Many students receive graduate assistantships.

Career Path

Common careers for our graduates include but are not limited to: Researcher, University Professor / Faculty, Executive Program Director, Health Policy Analyst, Epidemiologist, Chief Development Officer, Postdoctoral Fellow.