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Bachelor's
Bachelor's Degree
Addiction Studies (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies
Program Modality: Hybrid
The Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Studies prepares students to become addiction counseling specialists. Graduates will enter the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment and assist individuals to overcome their addictions and lead healthy, independent lives. Addiction is a disease that tears apart families, ruins lives, and affects communities. As aspiring substance abuse counselors, graduates can make a powerful impact.
Bachelor's Degree
American Sign Language and Interpretation (BS)
Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language and Interpretation
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language and Interpretation (ASLI) provides students with the essential skills to become proficient, confident, and professional ASLI practitioners. The ASLI degree equips entry-level practitioners with the knowledge and skills to become effective ASL communicators. Upon completion, graduates of the program will be eligible for state and national ASL Interpreter certification and/or specialized state certification in Tri-lingual Interpretation.
Bachelor's Degree
Biomedical Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science provides students with the knowledge and skills for admission to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and more.
The Biomedical Science program empowers future health leaders with innovative educational experiences in advanced bioscience topics such as molecular cell biology, molecular genetics, and genomics, including anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and human health.
Bachelor's Degree
Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students to provide skills to individuals with communication disorders. After graduation, students will be eligible to apply to graduate school in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, or a related field. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for licensure to practice in the State of Texas as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant.
In the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in people’s lives through the prevention, assessment, and treatment of communicative disorders. A degree in communication sciences and disorders offers opportunities to assist individuals and communities in various healthcare settings.
Bachelor's Degree
Exercise Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science equips students with the advanced knowledge and skills required to improve the quality of life of others. Students receive quality training in the prevention and treatment of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, pulmonary rehabilitation, and more. The program provides students with a foundation in basic clinical laboratory and health fitness techniques that have the potential to advance career opportunities in exercise science fields. This program offers concentrations. Upon graduation, students are prepared for applicable national certification exams.
Concentrations:
Bachelor's Degree
Health (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Health
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Health provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills essential for treating and promoting health and wellness. The Health program offers rewarding opportunities for becoming an advocate for community health. The program is dedicated to improving the quality of health and wellness for people of all ages. Graduates will be leaders in evaluating and promoting health techniques and services in various health-related settings.
Bachelor's Degree
Health Services Technology (BAT)
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Health Services Technology
Program Modality: Online
The Health Services Technology program was created for allied health practitioners with an AAS degree in a health profession such as Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, and other health professions. Program courses are offered in a flexible, affordable, online format to allow working healthcare professionals and those at a distance to continue their education while working. Topics of study include healthcare systems, ethics, leadership, education, and more. Completing this program will help healthcare professionals move into supervisory and entry-level management positions in their current field and prepare them for graduate programs in health science fields. Students must apply to the program and be admitted to this major. Health Services Technology is also available as a minor for students of any other major at UTRGV.
Bachelor's Degree
Integrated Health Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Science
Program Modality: Hybrid
The Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Health Science is designed to prepare graduates to obtain an entry-level position as a health science professional ready to work in a variety of places including: Community Health Agencies, Business and Educational Organizations, Public Health Departments, Nursing Homes, Retirement Residences, Home Health Agencies, Wellness/Fitness Centers, Schools, Hospitals, Medical Group Practices, Insurance Companies, Alcohol/Drug Treatment Programs and others. The program offers concentrations.
Bachelor's Degree
Kinesiology (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology provides students with the foundation for improving quality of life through the understanding and promotion of effective health techniques. The program combines exercise with the physiological aspects of health and wellness. This program offers concentrations. Graduates of the program are prepared for rewarding careers and opportunities in various public and private health settings.
Concentrations:
- Athletic Training
- Coaching
- Recreational Sports Management
Bachelor's Degree
Kinesiology - Teacher Certification (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Teacher Certification
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology provides students with the foundation for improving quality of life through the understanding and promotion of effective health techniques. The program combines exercise with the physiological aspects of health and wellness. Graduates of the program are prepared for rewarding careers and opportunities in various public and private health settings.
Bachelor's Degree
Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science prepares students to analyze chemical and biological processes through sophisticated instrumentation and skills. Students will develop a strong foundation in clinical laboratory knowledge to pursue future certification and employment as Medical Laboratory Scientists.
The Medical Laboratory Science program provides students with the foundation to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, and other specialized medical science fields. Graduates are essential to the analysis, prevention, and diagnosis of diseases through advanced clinical laboratory skills.
The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Bachelor's Degree
Nutritional Sciences (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science provides students with advanced knowledge and skills through exciting educational experiences in nutrition, health, fitness, food management, and more. The program provides students with hands-on experience and integrates evidenced-based nutrition research to promote healthy living techniques for people of all ages. Students will develop competency and understanding in all aspects of nutrition to promote health and wellness in daily living. The program offers concentrations.
Concentrations:
Bachelor's Degree
Rehabilitation Services (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services
Program Modality: Campus
The Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Services provides high-quality training and expertise for students pursuing a career in the rehabilitation field. Students gain expertise and skills in rehabilitation techniques to assist individuals through compassionate, innovative, and knowledgeable care. The program offers concentrations.
The Rehabilitation Services program prepares students for professional environments with the essential skills and resources to succeed. Students receive unique, innovative educational experiences by applying rehabilitation techniques through a hands-on, experiential learning approach.
Master's
Master's Degree
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MS)
Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Program Modality: Campus
The Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling provides students with advanced skills and knowledge in a variety of rehabilitative counseling services. The program prepares graduate students with the skills to assist and empower individuals affected by disabilities and help them live a productive life.
The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program equips graduate students with in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation counseling services to effectively manage individual and group counseling, case management, rehabilitation research, and more.
The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).
Master's Degree
Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS)
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Program Modality: Campus
The Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills to become effective speech-language pathologists. The program equips students with the skills to effectively assist in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders to improve the lives of patients.
Master's Degree
Dietetics (MS)
Master of Science in Dietetics
Program Modality: Campus
The Master’s degree in Dietetics provides the required didactic coursework and supervised experiential learning to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to become an entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
The Dietetics coursework includes competencies, performance indicators, and practice illustrations that allow students to demonstrate critical thinking, interprofessional collaboration, communication, evidence-based research, ethics, leadership, and dietetics knowledge. Students will be placed in a variety of practicum settings to complete competencies that prepare graduates to take the RDN exam.
Master's Degree
Exercise Science (MS)
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Program Modality: Campus
The Master’s degree in Exercise Science provides students with the in-depth knowledge and research capabilities to become exercise science practitioners. The program equips graduates with advanced skills in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and many more. The Exercise Science program provides graduate scholars with the competence and mastery in exercise science services to apply theoretical and practical applications of exercise science for providing high-quality care to all communities.
Master's Degree
Health Science (MS - Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Program Modality: Online
The M.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Clinical Laboratory Sciences online program provides advanced knowledge for certified medical laboratory scientists and medical technologists seeking to advance their careers.
Focused on the major areas of laboratory medicine as well as management and leadership, this 100% online master's degree prepares you for middle management in a hospital or reference laboratories. Graduates may also pursue consulting positions in private labs or physician office labs or teaching positions in medical laboratory science programs at a university or hospital.
Master's Degree
Health Science (MS - Health Professions Education and Technology)
Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Health Professions Education and Technology
Program Modality: Online
The MSHS with a concentration in Health Professions Education and Technology is a 100% online, accelerated, rigorous program that includes coursework in Health Science theory, pedagogical skills, technology, program evaluation, leadership, and mentorship in the field.
This program prepares students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree to lead and educate allied health and health care professionals; public health practitioners; community health educators; school health science educators and administrators. Graduates of the program will also help fulfill the need for qualified teaching faculty, trainers, and leaders in the medical and allied health professions at all levels of professional preparation.
Master's Degree
Health Science (MS - Healthcare Administration)
Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Healthcare Administration
Program Modality: Online
The UTRGV MSHS with a concentration in Healthcare Administration online program gives you an expanded set of skills and abilities critical for any health care leader. The curriculum addresses current legal and ethical concerns, health care and quality improvement systems, organizational and financial strategies.
Master's Degree
Health Science (MS - Healthcare Informatics)
Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Healthcare Informatics
Program Modality: Online
The MSHS with a concentration in Healthcare Informatics is a 100% online accelerated program that prepares the graduate to manage, evaluate, and use health data in order to support informed decisions with the goal of improved patient outcomes.
Master's Degree
Health Science (MS - Nutrition)
Master of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Nutrition
Program Modality: Online
The UTRGV M.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition online program can help you deepen your knowledge of nutrition and expand your career options. Core courses introduce you to the health care system and quality improvement, as well as health care policy and research.
Master's Degree
Kinesiology (MS - Health Professions Education and Technology)
Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health Professions Education and Technology
Program Modality: Online
The health professions education and technology concentration will prepare graduates to lead and educate allied health, nursing, and medical professionals; public health practitioners; community health educators; health science educators and administrators. Graduates of the program will also help fulfill the need for qualified teaching faculty in the medical and allied health professions at all levels of professional preparation.
This program is only offered in an accelerated format and is 100% online.
Master's Degree
Kinesiology (MS - Physical Education)
Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education
Program Modality: Online
The physical education concentration within the Master of Science in Kinesiology program is designed to allow teaching professionals the opportunity to advance their careers, expand their proficiency, and increase their value at elementary and secondary institutions in public, private and religious schools. Concentration courses focus on physical and health education methods and curriculum development.
This program is only offered in an accelerated format and is 100% online.
Master's Degree
Kinesiology (MS - Sport Management)
Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Management
Program Modality: Online
The sport management concentration within the Master of Science in Kinesiology is designed to prepare sport professionals for a variety of management-related careers in athletic, recreation, and education settings. Potential career paths are virtually limitless, with new specialties continually emerging. The sport management curriculum includes specialized courses in sport law, marketing, event and facility management, and relevant field experience.
This program is only offered in an accelerated format and is 100% online.
Master's Degree
Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Modality: Campus
The Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills to become a certified Physician Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings. The program equips students with the expertise to develop strong leadership, interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical research competencies to address health concerns. The Physician Assistant program provides students with the expertise and professionalism in healthcare to address medical, behavioral, and social concerns across many healthcare environments.
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Doctorate
Doctoral Degree
Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Program Modality: Campus
The Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy prepares students to become highly qualified entry-entry level, occupational therapists. The holistic curriculum integrates didactic and experiential learning in a variety of settings, providing students with entry-level skills in clinical practice, administration, clinical research, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. Didactic and experiential learning creates reflective and holistic practitioners who understand the complexity of occupational engagement and systems across a variety of settings, populations, and geography. Partnerships with local health care systems, clinics, and non-profit organizations further give students clinical and critical thinking skills to assume leadership roles in the community as ethical and capable practitioners.
Doctoral Degree
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program Modality: Campus
The Department of Physical Therapy offers an entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy* (DPT) degree. The program is a 3-year, 9-semester full time, graduate program that will prepare graduates to be competent and compassionate licensed physical therapists working toward optimizing health and physical function across South Texas and beyond. Students will engage in didactic and hands-on experiences to develop the knowledge and skills to master the evaluation and treatment of people impacted by injury and disease across the spectrum of physical therapy practice to include those with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and multisystem disorders. Under the guidance and mentorship of expert faculty, students will work individually and collectively to develop and hone their evaluative skills, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and application of evidence-based practice to practice in a complex and dynamic healthcare system.
The first class for the program will start in June 2025. Graduates from the first graduating class will be eligible to sit for the licensure examination in the summer of 2028. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy typically offers test dates in January, April, July and October each year.
Doctoral Degree
Rehabilitation Counseling (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Counseling
Program Modality: Campus
The Doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counseling is designed primarily to prepare students to become rehabilitation educators, researchers, and administrators, and provides the academic preparation to pursue certification as rehabilitation counselors. The program focuses on advanced training in counseling specializing in working with people with disabilities.
The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).