The academic programs at UT School of Public Health San Antonio will leverage the methods-to-research-to-practice and service continuum to conduct transdisciplinary, intersectional, multi-sectoral research. They will identify and advocate for new resources for future infrastructure needs and evaluate, plan and expand the necessary equipment, organizational structures, faculty and staff to enable excellence in public health research. The program curriculum will emphasize experiential learning opportunities, offering the advantages of active engagement and hands-on experience with school and community partners.
Program Details
Through its coursework, the School of Public Health will provide a unique curriculum by integrating advanced health research, collaborating on academic programs to serve a wide population and building public health leaders who understand and are dedicated to finding positive interventions to mitigate our greatest public health challenges.
Departments of Study:
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Environmental and Occupational Health
The field of environmental and occupational health comprises a wide range of disciplines including, but not limited to, industrial and occupational hygiene and safety, water and air quality, climate change, food safety, agricultural health, environmental risk assessment, environmental engineering, or environmental and occupational epidemiology. Professionals in this field are responsible for ensuring the safety of the conditions where people are born, grow, play, learn, live, work, and age.
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Health, Behavior, and Society
This field of study is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of South Texas and the predominantly Hispanic city of San Antonio. It seeks to address disparities in health outcomes related to cancer, substance use, diabetes and metabolic disorders, sexual health, and more. The goal is to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to achieve and maintain good health.
Professionals in this field use evidence-based strategies to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions, programs, and policies that promote health and well-being.
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Health Policy and Health Services Administration
The department encompasses many disciplines, including health policy, healthcare disparities, health economics, global health, healthcare policies and organizations. This field of study encompasses a wide range of interests and professions, including health policy analysts, healthcare administrators, health economists, public health planners, and health services researchers.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences
The curriculum emphasizes the application of epidemiologic concepts and methods into public health practice, as well as the interpretation of scientific evidence relevant to public health. This field of study encompasses a wide range of interests, including study design, data collection and analyses, narrative inquiry, and ethnography. Professions related to this department include epidemiologists, methodologists, and statisticians.