Overview

Program in Public Health Ed and Promotion / Program in Public Health Ed and Promotion is located in San Marcos, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	14

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE not required Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

24

Applied

15

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

90

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 15th	February 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	October 15th	October 1st	No
Summer deadline	April 15th	March 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE not required
Master's Degree 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, three letters of recommendation from persons best able to as

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 78
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$16,038

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

18

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	61.11%
Black or African American	16.67%
White or Caucasian	16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	5.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	5.56%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (5%)

Female (94%)

Faculty

4

Total faculty

Full-time - 4

Part-time - 2

Male (2)

Female (2)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Community health, Behavior theory, Evidence-based practice, Healthy aging; Socio-ecological influences on obesity and nutrition-related chronic health conditions; community-based nutrition groups; writing as a tool to enhance learning; Substance use prevention - behavioral risks related to alcohol and energy drink consumption, tobacco control and prevention, integrative health care;
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address JC Kellam 280 601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX  78666
United States

Contact Dr. Ronald Williams
Graduate Advisor
Email: r_w82@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-2452947

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