University of California at Irvine

Department of Planning, Policy, and Design

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.

Joint Coursework and Crosslistings:

Course Description: Strategies of Health Promotion

This course is an examination of strategies for promoting physical and mental health at community, organizational, and individual levels. Interventions designed to promote healthier lifestyles, organizational structures, and environmental conditions. Criteria for monitoring cost-effectiveness of these programs. Full syllabus available.

University Faculty with Public Health Specializations:

Tim-Allen Bruckner

Kenneth Chew

Daniel Stokols