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Associate of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College

Oakland, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

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: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
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

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent
College transcripts for transfers.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent, College transcripts for transfers.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,570 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Merritt College
Faculty or school	People, Culture, And Society
Department	Social & Behavioral Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.