Behavioral and Community Health Sciences

We Create Healthier Communities

We prepare students to apply theories, concepts, and methods of the various social and behavioral science disciplines to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that prevent illness and promote health.

Academics

BCHS offers a master’s degree program which prepares students for careers in public, voluntary, and private organizations and two doctoral degree programs.

Admissions

Applications for admission to the BCHS department are processed through the Office of Student Affairs at Pitt Public Health. Learn how to apply.

Research & Practice

BCHS has an extensive array of funded research and training projects and is well known for its community-based participatory research strategies.

Highlights

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Highlights

Our Mission

We seek to improve and promote health and equity by engaging individuals, communities, and systems through our research, teaching, and practice.

News

Path to public health: Vice Dean Jeanine Buchanich

Jeanine Buchanich, PhD, MPH, MEd, started her journey as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where she traversed a winding path to her new role as the vice dean of Pitt Public Health.

New funding to empower youth in Madagascar through comprehensive sexuality education

Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Professor Jessica Burke, PhD, MHS, and Assistant Professor Sara Baumann, PhD, MPH, have received $400,000 in funding from the Spencer Foundation.

Doctor's work in Nigeria supported by Monroeville Rotary

“I knew I had to give back, to do something,” said Abi Fapohunda, assistant professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences.

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