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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
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 the long-standing reputation for preparing excellent athletic trainers, public health professionals, physical education teachers, and recreation leaders.
Career Options
Graduates with a Public Health Education and Promotion program from Texas State University 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History and Philosophy of Public Health Education and Promotion
- Applied Behavioral Statistics in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Advanced Health Behavior Theory
- Research Methods in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Advanced Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Management Health Sciences View 873 other Masters in Health Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- 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)
- resume/CV
- statement of purpose (500 words, double-spaced, computer-generated)
Tuition Fee
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International
27540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
12852 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 357 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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