Program: Community Health and Health Behavior MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 10, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

A degree in community health and health behavior provides a foundational understanding of the factors that influence individuals’ health choices. You will also determine the role of the community in the onset of-and solutions to-public health problems. With this education and through applied field and/or research opportunities, you’ll be prepared to address health challenges in your local, regional, and broader communities. As a graduate, you’ll be well prepared for a career in public health agencies, academia, health care delivery systems, voluntary health agencies or private research.

Required Core (22 credits)

Community Health and Health Behavior Core (9 credits)

CHB 601LEC - Principles of Community Health and Health Behavior Credits: 3
CHB 602LEC - Community Health and Health Behavior Interventions Credits: 3
CHB 605LEC - Res Meth-Com Health & HB Credits: 3

Public Health Core (6 credits)

EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
or
EEH 501LEC - Principles of Epidemiology Credits: 4
CHB 550LR - Public Health and Population Wellbng Credits: 3

Statistics and Research Methods Core (7 credits)

STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1
One Additional Statistics Course, Chosen with Advisor Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience Course (8 credits)

Electives (2-8 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Select from:

Any 500 level Community Health and Health Behavior (CHB) course
Any 600 level Community Health and Health Behavior (CHB) course
A different elective chosen with approval from your advisor

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)

CHB 599TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6
CHB 695TUT - Independent Research Credits: 1 - 6
CHB 696TUT - Field Exper Comm Health Re Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA Required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.