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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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Undergraduates

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Graduates

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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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New director to continue crucial work of prevention research
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Upcoming BCH Events

Graduate Admissions Info Session - PhD Behavioral and Community Health

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

Navigating Funding for Research: Panel and Discussion

11am-12pm
View Event Navigating Funding for Research: Panel and Discussion

Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) General Body Meeting

6:30-7:30pm
View Event Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) General Body Meeting