University of Florida College of Health Professions Department of Health Education & Behavior FLG-5, P.O. Box 118210 Gainesville, FL 32611-8210 US   Phone: 1-352-392-0583 ext.1 Fax: 1-352-392-1909   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. in Health Education and Behavior with thesis, non-thesis, and project options Doctoral Ph.D. in Health Behavior On Campus   Our department includes 17 faculty positions with about 350 major students in all programs. We can match your interests with faculty interests and research areas to create a program that focuses on meeting your professional goals. As a graduate student you will gain the knowledge and skills to help individuals, families, and the community to promote health and prevent disease at all ages. Some of the skills you develop include advocating for health education, conducting needs assessments, planning and evaluating health education interventions, creating instructional materials using health informatics and information technology, using appropriate instructional strategies, conducting research on program effectiveness, writing scholarly and professional papers, and working with public and private organizations and agencies to help people lead healthier lives.     Accreditation Information: Department programs hold accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Flor  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 8208  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3231  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $843  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20232  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable