What do health behavior science professionals do?
Health behavior science professionals work within a variety of settings and among a diversity of population groups: • Within medical facilities they work one-on-one with patients or families, or engage in efforts to reach out to a community or an at-risk population. • Within college settings they work to promote student health via residence life, recreation and health programs, or counseling and educational programs. • In public health settings they work primarily with local and state public health departments, and often serve on statewide councils or national committees that address specific health issues. • In non-profits, they work to address the health issues of interest to the organization via program development, needs assessment, marketing and communication, and community outreach. Within worksites they work in wellness or worksite health promotion programs, medical offices, and employee assistance programs. Due to their skills and training, health behavior science majors also w
