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Master of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Kent, United States
2.5 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

The Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences is offered by the College of Public Health and Health Sciences at Kent State University and is delivered online.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Laboratory Analyst
Research Assistant
Science Technician
Data Analyst
Quality Control Analyst

Curriculum

Minimum 42 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Biostatistics in Public Health
Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
Public Health Programs: Planning
Implementation and Evaluation
Social and Behavioral Science Theories
Social Determinants of Health Behaviors. The programme includes an internship
Practicum or clinical placement course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more; Transcripts and department documents (resume
Goal statement
Recommendations) vary by programme; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Undergraduate transcripts
Degree certificate
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Prepare degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Language evidence
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,169, $21,919 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Public Health and Health Sciences
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	75,42
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2.5 years.