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Public Health

Texas State University

Public Health Program

Public Health


Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion Degree Plan (36 credit hours; Fully online)


Required Core (15 credit hours)

  • PH 5310 History & Philosophy in Public Health Education & Promotion
  • PH 5315 Applied Behavioral Statistics in Public Health Education & Promotion
  • PH 5321 Advanced Health Behavior Theory
  • PH 5346 Research Methods in Public Health Education & Promotion
  • PH 5350 Advanced Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation

Prescribed Major Electives (12 credit hours)

  • PH 5301 Environmental Health Issues
  • PH 5305 Grant Proposal Writing in Public Health
  • PH 5312 Writing for Public Health Professionals
  • PH 5320 Foundations of Public Health
  • PH 5325 Ethical Principles in Public Health Education & Promotion
  • PH 5330A Health Disparities
  • PH 5335 Public Health Education & Promotion Leadership
  • PH 5345 Public Health Issues in Human Sexuality Education
  • PH 5347 Independent Study in Public Health Education & Promotion
  • PH 5348 Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  • PH 5360 Internship in Public Health Education & Promotion
  • PH 5370 Applied Epidemiology
  • PH 5374 Global Public Health
  • PH 5376 Health Promotion in the Workplace
  • PH 5399A Thesis (for thesis-track students only)
  • PH 5399B Thesis (for thesis-track students only)

Approved Minor Electives (9 credit hours)

  • Students can complete a 9-hour minor, select an additional 9 hours from the PH electives listed above, or select 9 hours of advisor-approved non-PH courses.