Our faculty are dedicated to creating broad, systematic health changes across entire communities. The faculty is committed to providing competency-based education coupled with hands-on experience and the development of critical thinking skills.
Health disparities are shaped by behavioral and sociocultural factors. The study of Social and Behavioral Sciences in public health focuses on psychosocial, behavioral, community and societal influences on health and the development of interventions that eliminate barriers to health and healthcare access.
The #MeToo movement has inspired millions of individuals to share their stories of surviving sexual violence. After discovering the grassroots effort on social media, it also inspired one West Virginia University student to find her passion for helping others through violence prevention.
