The master's and doctoral degree programs in the Department of Health Studies at Texas Woman's University prepare graduates for leadership positions in the disciplines of health education and health promotion. The Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are offered.

The graduate curricula are designed to enable students to function in variety of professional environments, including community, worksite, health care, public health, and academic settings. The core curriculum provides students with a blend of health education and health promotion theory and practice. Students are also required to select one of the three focal areas - community, higher education, or health management - which provide course concentration on programming and professional practice in those areas. Opportunities for hands-on practical experience in the field are offered through the graduate practicum.

Courses are taught in a variety of delivery methods including traditional, online, weekend, and workshop formats. The online M.S. degree in Health Studies was approved Fall 2005 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2010 Graduate Admissions until April 1, 2010. The Spring 2011 graduate admissions deadline for the Health Studies Graduate Programs is October 1, 2010.

If you need any additional information on any of the Health Studies graduate programs, please contact:  Morgan O'Donnell, Graduate Academic Advisor, at modonnell@twu.edu or 940-898-2864 or Dr. Doug Coyle, Graduate Program Coordinator, at tcoyle@twu.edu or 940-898-2868.

Please click on the links below for more information about the Health Studies Graduate Program:

Non-Degree Seeking (NDS)

Want to try out a class while you apply?  Try enrolling as Non-Degree Seeking (NDS), which allows you to:

• Admit to the university, with no guarantee of admission to the Health Studies program
• Take up to twelve (12) hours of Health Studies courses to determine if it's the right program for you
• Just select NDS "taking courses in Health Studies" on the applicaton form
• This form of admission to the university is ineligible for financial aid.

Consult with the Graduate Academic Advisor, Morgan O'Donnell at 940-898-2864 or via modonnell@twu.edu to ensure the courses you take as a NDS student are appropriate for the degree plan to which you are applying.