Public Health Education and Promotion (M.S.)
M.S. Public Health Education and Promotion
Program Overview
Texas State, an emerging research and Hispanic-Serving Institution, offers a public health education and promotion program that provides opportunities for:
- personal interactions with faculty
- collaboration with fellow students in small classes
- abundant career options in the fast-growth corridor of Central Texas, situated on the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill Country
- behavioral and community-based research
Course Work
Students pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion will complete 36 hours of graduate course work focusing on health program development, implementation and evaluation. Students will develop their knowledge and skills in behavior theory, health research methods and statistics. Both a thesis and non-thesis option are available.
After completing the program, students are eligible to sit for the nationally accredited Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination. The CHES examination is considered the only national entry-level certification for employment in the field
| Degree | Concentration | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
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Degree M.S. | Concentration No concentration | Hours 36 | Thesis Option Non-Thesis | Minor Option Minor required |
Degree M.S. | Concentration No concentration | Hours 36 | Thesis Option Non-Thesis | Minor Option No minor required |
Degree M.S. | Concentration No concentration | Hours 36 | Thesis Option Thesis | Minor Option Minor required |
Degree M.S. | Concentration No concentration | Hours 36 | Thesis Option Thesis | Minor Option No minor required |
Degree M.S. | Concentration Health Equity Concentration | Hours 36 | Thesis Option Non-Thesis | Minor Option No minor required |
Online Only
This program is offered completely online. If you are not a Texas resident and will not relocate, please visit the Office of Distance and Extended Learning. International applicants will not be eligible for an F-1 or J-1 visa and may review the eligibility requirements of enrolling in online programs and contact the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) with questions.
Program Details
Due to higher than average job growth in the field, graduates of the public health education and promotion program are in demand for employment in various governmental, nonprofit, healthcare and community health organizations.
Program Mission
The mission of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to create and disseminate knowledge promoting evidence-based practice in health promotion, exercise science and recreation professions. The department works to directly promote improved human performance and quality of life through evidence-based educational, recreational and therapeutic interventions and programs.
The vision is for the department to be a national leader in promoting human performance and health-related quality of life for all. The department strives to build on its long-standing reputation for preparing excellent athletic trainers, public health professionals, physical education teachers and recreation leaders.
Career Options
Graduates of the program are trained to work in academic, clinical, community, corporate, nonprofit and government settings. Graduates perform a variety of leadership roles, including individual and community health education, research, grant writing and program planning, implementation and evaluation. Other graduates enroll in Ph.D. programs following completion of the master's program.
Program Faculty
The faculty are national leaders in the fields of community and public health. They conduct research on various topics such as substance abuse prevention, childhood obesity, sexuality education and adolescent health. Their research has been externally funded and featured in leading scientific journals including the American Journal of Health Behavior, Journal of School Health, and Journal of Community Health.
Contact The Graduate College for general questions about getting started with your application, funding your degree, and more. If you have program-specific questions after reviewing the program details, we encourage you to contact the following individuals.
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Ron Williams
r_w82@txstate.edu
512.245.2947
Jowers Center (JOW), Room A110
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Application Deadlines
| Deadlines | U.S. Citizen | International |
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Deadlines Fall - Priority | U.S. Citizen February 1 | International February 1 |
Deadlines Fall - Standard | U.S. Citizen June 15 (*Flexible) | International June 1 |
Deadlines Spring | U.S. Citizen October 15 (*Flexible) | International October 1 |
Deadlines Summer I | U.S. Citizen April 15 (*Flexible) | International March 15 |
Deadlines Summer II | U.S. Citizen June 1 (*Flexible) | International No Admission |
*This program’s deadline is flexible for those not requiring an F/J visa. A flexible deadline means applications received after the standard deadline may be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis with no guarantees for admission consideration.
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Funding Information Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for certain types of funding. |
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Decision Timeline This program reviews applications on a rolling basis. |
Admission Requirements
The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.
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Application
- Completed online application
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Application Fee
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
OR - $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
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- $55 nonrefundable application fee
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Transcripts & GPA
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
Effective Fall 2024
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- a 2.75 overall GPA or a 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
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Test Scores
GRE
- GRE not required
Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores
Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
- minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
- official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
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Documents
- resume/CV
- statement of purpose (500 words, double-spaced, computer-generated) addressing the following:
- why public health education and promotion is an interest area for you
- how you will use a graduate degree in Public Health education and Promotion to reach your career goals
- three letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess your ability to succeed in graduate school
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