Degrees & Programs
Flexible Education
In-Person | Hybrid | Online: Synchronous & Asynchronous
Local Learning
Austin | Brownsville | Dallas | El Paso | Houston | San Antonio
Global Reach
Research | Education | Community Impact
Our degrees and certificate programs are designed with our students in mind—to be flexible for full-time and part-time students throughout Texas and the United States. Regardless of your location or the modality of your program, all students are welcome at our physical spaces in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio. Students have access to resources, expertise, faculty, and research opportunities across all six Texas locations.
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, a minimum 45 semester credit hours, is the fundamental professional degree, required by many supervisory and managerial positions in public health and recommended for others.
Master of Public Health in Health Promotion & Health Education
Master of Public Health in Health Promotion & Health Education, Dietetic Internship Program
Doctor of Public Health
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, a minimum of 54 semester credit hours, signifies distinguished scholarly accomplishment and is available to those who plan careers in advanced professional practice, academia, or community-based research.
Doctor of Public Health in Health Promotion & Health Education
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, a minimum of 48 semester credit hours, in a public health discipline represents outstanding scholarly achievement and signifies a capacity for independent study.
Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion
Testimonials
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Through the HPBS program, I have gained invaluable skills that have boosted my personal and professional growth. The professors’ genuine commitment to student success creates an inspiring and supportive environment, making it easy to share any challenges and feel motivated enough to reach my goals.
— Victoria Kwentua, PhD program
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The HPBS program has been instrumental in helping me connect research with real-world application. However, it’s the relationships I’ve formed with advisors and professors that have truly given me the strength and support to keep pursuing my dream of earning a PhD.
— Crystal Ann, PhD program
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My journey as an MPH student has been transformative. It equipped me with the critical skills and insights needed to tackle pressing behavioral health challenges, culminating in my impactful internship with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This experience deepened my understanding of public health and reinforced my commitment to advancing community well-being as I joined Texas Health and Human Services – Behavioral Health Services.
— Raquel Ballesteros, MPH program
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My time as a PhD student at HPBS was truly exceptional. I was fortunate to have an outstanding mentor, Dr. Christine Markham, who supported me at every step of this transformative journey. Along the way, I had the privilege of learning from incredible professors who equipped me with invaluable research and practical skills. I also cultivated lifelong relationships that have profoundly enriched both my personal and professional life.
— Sumaita Choudhury, PhD program
