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Department of Behavioral and Community Health

The Department of Behavioral and Community Health (BCH), ranked as #17 in the country by US News and World Report, is commited to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of all people and communities through innovative, theory-based research and discovery that strive to eliminate social injustices and transforms public health practice and training to prepare the next generation of practitioners, researchers, and leaders in social and behavioral sciences. We offer a BS in Public Health Practice and an MPH and a PhD in Behavioral and Community Health.

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Undergraduate Degree

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Graduate Degrees

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Research

Why I Chose Maryland


"My favorite part of the BCH program is having professors who are genuinely supportive and open to hearing about our projects. I really appreciated how willing they are to connect me with others who share similar interests, which helps me grow my ideas and build meaningful collaborations."

David Liendo PhD Student
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Recent BCH News

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Upcoming BCH Events

Graduate Admissions Info Session - MPH Behavioral and Community Health

3 pm EST
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Graduate Admissions Info Session - MPH Behavioral and Community Health

12 pm EST
View Event Graduate Admissions Info Session - MPH Behavioral and Community Health