In addition to coursework, you can gain unique experience through our special research and development units.

The Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute, which offers full-time and part-time research internships and fellowships, conducts externally funded research examining addictive and health behaviors resulting in effective strategies for preventing harm and promoting health. The Institute focuses on populations at risk for destructive behaviors including children, adolescents, and young adults. The Institute also co-hosts an annual symposium on addictive and health behaviors research.

The Florida Center for Health Promotion works on a variety of projects in areas such as drug and alcohol education, HIV/AIDS education, nutrition education, physical activity, obesity prevention, smoking prevention and cessation, and stress management. The Center offers professional training and research opportunities, and develops health promotion strategies for a variety of populations.

The Health Informatics Laboratory features interactive computer technology and an extensive collection of instructional media. The Laboratory teaches graduate students how to use high-technology in health education and health promotion interventions. Students learn these skills through computer-based instruction, digital simulations, product testing, and research applications.