College of Public Health: Health Promotion and Behavior Academic Programs

"Beyond the reduction of aggression, we need to increase the positive qualities of the environment in which children live and learn. In addition to and within that positive environment, adults also need to provide opportunities for children to learn social skills that will help them establish positive relationships with peers and adults, as well as the academic skills they need to succeed in school.” -Orpinas & Horne

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The Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, through research, teaching, and service, prepares professionals in process-related competencies in health promotion programming that are based on a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the determinants of health. Health promotion efforts are directed at influencing or facilitating health-related behavior, advocating public health policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills, and reorienting health services.

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