Master of Science in Health & Behavioral Analytics Ferkauf School of Psychology | Live Online | New York City How to Apply Request More Information Schedule a visit Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Credits 33 Generous Scholarships Course Structure Full Time Live Online with access to NYC–based faculty & partners Degree Level Master's Globally Recognized Faculty Who support your career growth Program DescriptionHuman behavior influences prevention, diagnosis, treatment decisions and the ability to follow through with medical recommendations. Understanding how to measure behavior and how it interacts with health outcomes is essential across healthcare systems, digital health innovation, research, public health and policy.The MS in Health and Behavioral Analytics prepares students to use both quantitative and qualitative research methods to answer scientific questions about health and human behavior. Grounded in clinical health psychology research training, the program teaches students how to:Design studies that capture behavioral and health-related variablesDevelop and validate behavioral measures using psychometricsClean, manage, and analyze datasets in applied healthcare contextsInterpret relationships between behavior and health outcomesCommunicate insights for both scientific and applied or industry audiencesStudents gain skills in:Behavioral measurement & psychometricsApplied statistics and statistical reasoningQualitative inquiry in clinical and health settingsDigital health methods and behavioral data captureThe program also provides a strong academic foundation for students pursuing doctoral-level education in medicine, psychology, and allied health professions.Our Approach to Healthcare AnalyticsThe curriculum integrates behavioral science, clinical health psychology, measurement theory and data management to help students understand human behavior in health contexts.Learn to design reliable, valid behavioral assessments, organize and analyze large datasets, and visualize insights that clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and community organizations can use effectively.Summer Internship ExperienceStudents complete a 3 credit summer internship in a healthcare, research, digital health or academic setting. This experience allows students to apply what they have learned to real-world behavioral and health data.The internship provides hands-on experience with study implementation, data capture, measurement and reporting. Full Program Breakdown Program DescriptionHuman behavior influences prevention, diagnosis, treatment decisions and the ability to follow through with medical recommendations. Understanding how to measure behavior and how it interacts with health outcomes is essential across healthcare systems, digital health innovation, research, public health and policy.The MS in Health and Behavioral Analytics prepares students to use both quantitative and qualitative research methods to answer scientific questions about health and human behavior. Grounded in clinical health psychology research training, the program teaches students how to:Design studies that capture behavioral and health-related variablesDevelop and validate behavioral measures using psychometricsClean, manage, and analyze datasets in applied healthcare contextsInterpret relationships between behavior and health outcomesCommunicate insights for both scientific and applied or industry audiencesStudents gain skills in:Behavioral measurement & psychometricsApplied statistics and statistical reasoningQualitative inquiry in clinical and health settingsDigital health methods and behavioral data captureThe program also provides a strong academic foundation for students pursuing doctoral-level education in medicine, psychology, and allied health professions.Our Approach to Healthcare AnalyticsThe curriculum integrates behavioral science, clinical health psychology, measurement theory and data management to help students understand human behavior in health contexts.Learn to design reliable, valid behavioral assessments, organize and analyze large datasets, and visualize insights that clinicians, researchers, industry partners, and community organizations can use effectively.Summer Internship ExperienceStudents complete a 3 credit summer internship in a healthcare, research, digital health or academic setting. This experience allows students to apply what they have learned to real-world behavioral and health data.The internship provides hands-on experience with study implementation, data capture, measurement and reporting. HOW TO APPLY The Ferkauf DifferenceAt Ferkauf, you’ll gain more than technical skills — you will join a community built on a legacy of excellence in behavioral science, research and inclusive practice.A proven institutional foundation. Ferkauf has over six decades of leadership in psychology and behavioral science training, offering you access to a respected brand and a deeply experienced facultyInterdisciplinary & applied. This 33-credit master’s program blends behavioral measurement, quantitative and qualitative methods, data analytics and field-based training — so you can translate data to action in real-world health settingsHands-on experience. With a required summer internship and applied coursework, you’ll develop the kind of experience that employers in healthcare analytics, behavioral research, public health and digital health seekDiverse perspective, meaningful context. Ferkauf values inclusive learning and prepares you to interpret behavior and health across varied populations, settings, and data landscapes.Career-forward outcomes. Graduates emerge ready for impactful roles at the intersection of behavior, health and analytics — equipped to deliver insight-driven solutions for modern health challenges. Program Overview33-credit program, complete in one to two years Ideal for students interested in psychology, health science and data analytics Designed for the growing need to interpret behavioral and health data Relevant to healthcare, research, public health, and digital health Prepares graduates for roles in health analytics and behavior research Prospective Students Student Resources Quick LinksAdmission InformationTuition and FeesRequirementsThe 33-credit MS program provides a strong foundation in behavioral science, research methodology and applied health analytics.Below is a typical full-time program schedule for students beginning in the fall.Fall Semester – 15 CreditsStatistics I• Research Methods: Clinical Health Psychology• Test Construction• Introduction to Qualitative Research• Foundations of Behavioral Data ManagementSpring Semester – 15 CreditsStatistics II• Applied Statistics in Health• Advanced Qualitative Research• Behavioral Data Reporting• Introduction to Digital HealthSummer – 3 CreditsBehavioral Data Science InternshipStudents gain supervised experience applying behavioral and health analytics to real-world datasets.To learn more, contact the Office of Admissions at 718.430.3820 or ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu. Student Handbook: A Vital ResourceThe Mental Health Counseling Student Handbook includes important information regarding academic outlines and requirements, policies and procedures, academic standards, curriculum planner and much more. All students are urged to refer to this handbook continually throughout their education. The MHC Student Handbook is included in the Ferkauf Academic Catalog. For the most recent published edition of the Catalog, please see here.Student ResourcesFerkauf Academic CalendarFerkauf Academic CatalogYU Student Standards and PoliciesParnes ClinicStudent GroupsThe Organization of Psychology Students (OPS) is the student organization of Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Prospective Students Quick LinksAdmission InformationTuition and FeesRequirementsThe 33-credit MS program provides a strong foundation in behavioral science, research methodology and applied health analytics.Below is a typical full-time program schedule for students beginning in the fall.Fall Semester – 15 CreditsStatistics I• Research Methods: Clinical Health Psychology• Test Construction• Introduction to Qualitative Research• Foundations of Behavioral Data ManagementSpring Semester – 15 CreditsStatistics II• Applied Statistics in Health• Advanced Qualitative Research• Behavioral Data Reporting• Introduction to Digital HealthSummer – 3 CreditsBehavioral Data Science InternshipStudents gain supervised experience applying behavioral and health analytics to real-world datasets.To learn more, contact the Office of Admissions at 718.430.3820 or ferkaufadmissions@yu.edu. Student Resources Student Handbook: A Vital ResourceThe Mental Health Counseling Student Handbook includes important information regarding academic outlines and requirements, policies and procedures, academic standards, curriculum planner and much more. All students are urged to refer to this handbook continually throughout their education. The MHC Student Handbook is included in the Ferkauf Academic Catalog. For the most recent published edition of the Catalog, please see here.Student ResourcesFerkauf Academic CalendarFerkauf Academic CatalogYU Student Standards and PoliciesParnes ClinicStudent GroupsThe Organization of Psychology Students (OPS) is the student organization of Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
