Discover how behavior, biology, and society shape human health.
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About the Program
The Biobehavioral Health program explores how the body, mind, and social world all work together to affect health. Students look at how stress, habits, family, friends, and the environment shape well-being. You’ll also understand health research and create programs that help people live healthier lives, preparing you for future careers in health care, research, or public health.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the our program have gone on to work in areas such as:
Clinical research assistant or laboratory technician
Health promotion specialist in hospitals, nonprofits, or community organizations
Public health coordinator with local, state, or federal agencies
Biomedical or pharmaceutical sales representative
Nursing, medicine, dentistry, or physical therapy programs
Public health, environmental health, or physician assistant programs
Curriculum Details
The official course requirements, including suggested academic plans, are available in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
