John L. Ferrand

John L. Ferrand serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science within the School of Public Health at San Diego State University (SDSU), where he instructs courses including Writing in Public Health, Research Methods, and Program Planning. Concurrently, he is a doctoral candidate at Indiana University School of Public Health finalizing dissertation research on barriers and facilitators to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provision and use in Midwest college health centers.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Loyola University Maryland
• Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, San Diego State University School of Public Health

Research Expertise

His work centers on sexual and reproductive health promotion, behavioral change interventions, and community-based research, with methodological strengths in program evaluations and psychometrics. Current research examines PrEP accessibility through community-engaged frameworks to address health disparities in collegiate settings.

Professional Background

Prior to doctoral studies, Ferrand contributed to mental health implementation research at the Child and Adolescent Services Research Center, focusing on evidence-based practice sustainment in large service systems. His teaching integrates practical research methods with health promotion theory to prepare public health practitioners.