University of Texas-Austin-MEd-Health Behavior and Health Education

The Health Behavior and Health Education graduate programs emphasize a multidisciplinary, bio-behavioral and developmental approach to health promotion. The program’s focus is on understanding the prevention of illness, and the promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Our research and study include populations ranging from young children to senior adults. Graduate students in our programs are exposed to research and coursework from faculty with diverse interests and expertise. Examples of health issues addressed in research and coursework include: physical activity; nutrition education; stress management; smoking prevention and cessation; HIV risk reduction; alcohol and drug abuse prevention; health disparities; and successful aging.