Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion Online
Advance in the growing field of public health by developing the credentials to pursue leading roles in state and federal government agencies, nonprofit organizations, corporations, academia, and more.
Program Overview
Learn about the online M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion
Earn your Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion online from Texas State to improve community health and well-being. This innovative online program will develop your ability to design, implement, and evaluate public health education and promotion programs with specialized knowledge in behavioral theory and statistics. Elevate your understanding of the social, economic, and ecological factors influencing public health through personalized instruction provided by faculty dedicated to your success.
Upon completion of this MSPH Education and Promotion program, you will be eligible to sit for the nationally accredited Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination which is the only national entry-level certification for employment in this field.
As a student of this MSPH Education and Promotion online program, you will learn how to:
- Administer and manage public health education and promotion programs through strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management
- Analyze various sources of data to successfully determine the public health needs of communities and populations
- Design, implement, administer, and evaluate public health education and promotion programs designed to improve the health of specific communities
- Serve as a public health education and promotion resource and an advocate for community and population heath improvements
- Administer and manage public health education and promotion programs through strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management
- Analyze various sources of data to successfully determine the public health needs of communities and populations
- Design, implement, administer, and evaluate public health education and promotion programs designed to improve the health of specific communities
- Serve as a public health education and promotion resource and an advocate for community and population heath improvements
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Tuition
Take advantage of affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition
Tuition for the M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion online degree program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSPH Education and Promotion | $499 | $1,497 | $14,970* |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
Choose the start date that suits your schedule
The Texas State M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 2024 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/26/24 | 10/14/24 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Your online MSPH Education and Promotion admission checklist
Apply to the online M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion online from Texas State University, you must have the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable application fee of $55
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- Copy of official transcripts from all institutions where course credit was granted
- Minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work including any completed graduate courses
- Resume/CV
- 500-word, double-spaced, and typed statement of purpose addressing the following questions:
- Why is the topic of public health education and promotion an interest for you?
- How will you 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
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
Texas State University
Graduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- No GMAT/GRE required
- Official transcripts
Courses
Explore the courses in your online M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion program
To graduate from the MSPH Education and Promotion online degree program, you must complete a total of 30 credit hours, including 15 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of public health electives, and three credit hours of additional electives.
The list of electives provided is not exhaustive and is subject to change. New courses may be added as additional programs launch or as student demand increases. Students are advised to work with an academic advisor to select and schedule their elective courses according to their degree plan and availability.
Choose 12 credit hours of Public Health courses from the following:
Electives are selected as needed, with the support of your academic advisor, to meet university graduation requirements.
