University of California at Irvine
Department of Planning, Policy, and Design
University Faculty with Public Health Specializations
Concentration or Certificate
Ph.D. Specialization in Health Promotion and Policy
Emphasizing a broad ecological perspective, students in the Health Promotion and Policy specialization explore a spectrum of approaches to improving health including changing individual behavior, improving the built environment, working with communities, and regulatory/legal mandates. Interventions at the organizational, community, national, and international levels are considered.