Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various schools, including the Cizik School of Nursing, McGovern Medical School, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School, School of Behavioral Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, and School of Public Health.

Cizik School of Nursing

• About Us: The school is accredited and has a mission statement that guides its programs.
• Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures: The school has established standards and policies for its programs.
• Admissions: The school has an admissions process for its programs.
• Programs of Study:
  • Pre-Nursing Pathway
  • Undergraduate Programs:
    • RN-BSN
    • Pacesetter (BSN)
  • Graduate Programs:
    • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Nursing Leadership and Administration
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP):
      • BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia
      • BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner:
        • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care
        • Family Nurse Practitioner
        • Psychiatric/Mental Health
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) [Post-Master's Entry]:
        • Nurse Anesthesia
        • Nurse Leadership and Administration
        • Nurse Informatics
        • Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialist
    • PhD in Nursing:
      • BSN-PhD
      • DNP-PhD
      • PhD
  • Post-Graduate Completion Programs:
    • Post-Graduate Completion (Non-Nurse Practitioner):
      • Emergency/Trauma
      • Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership and Administration
    • Post-Graduate Completion (Nurse Practitioner):
      • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Emergency Medical Service Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

McGovern Medical School

• About Us: The school has a mission statement and is accredited.
• Academic Standards: The school has established academic standards.
• Programs of Study:
  • Masters in Clinical Research (MSCR):
    • Course Descriptions - Clinical Research

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics

• About Us: The school has a mission statement and is accredited.
• Admissions: The school has an admissions process.
• Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures: The school has established standards and policies.
• Programs of Study: The school offers various programs, including a Master's degree.

MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School

• About Us: The school has a mission statement and is accredited.
• Admission: The school has an admission process.
• Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures: The school has established standards and policies.
• Programs of Study:
  • Research Courses (GS00)
  • Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Systems Biology (GS01)
  • Medical Physics (GS02)
  • Biochemistry (GS03)
  • Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (GS04)
  • Immunology (GS06)
  • Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (GS07)
  • Human Genetics (GS11)
  • Physiology and Pathology (GS12)
  • Pharmacology/Toxicology (GS13)
  • Neurosciences (GS14)
  • Other Course Offerings (GS21)

School of Behavioral Health Sciences

• About Us: The school has a mission statement and is accredited.
• Admissions: The school has an admissions process.
• Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures: The school has established standards and policies.
• Programs of Study:
  • MS in Clinical Psychology
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • MS in Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences
  • PhD in Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences
  • MSW in Clinical Social Work

School of Dentistry

• About Us: The school has a mission statement and is accredited.
• Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures: The school has established standards and policies.
• Programs of Study:
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS):
    • International Dentist Education Program (IDEP)
  • Dental Hygiene Program:
    • Dental Hygiene (BS)
    • Dental Hygiene (MSDH)
    • Dental Hygiene (Post-Degree Certificate)
    • Dental Hygiene (RDH to BSDH Program)
  • Advanced Education Programs:
    • Endodontics
    • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Orthodontics
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Periodontics
    • Prosthodontics
    • Advanced Education in General Dentistry
    • General Practice Residency
  • AEGD and Biomedical Informatics (AEGD/MS)
  • Dental Hygiene and Public Health (BSDH/MPH)
  • Dentistry and Public Health (DDS/MPH)
  • Dental Informatics (Joint Certificate)

School of Public Health

• About Us: The school has a mission statement and is accredited.
• Admissions: The school has an admissions process.
• Academic Affairs and Student Services:
  • Academic Standards, Policies and Procedures
  • Term and Course Structure
  • Technical Requirements
• Programs of Study:
  • Master of Public Health:
    • MPH in Community Health Practice
    • MPH in Environmental Health
    • MPH in Epidemiology
    • MPH in Health Promotion/Health Education
    • MPH in Health Promotion/Health Education: Dietetic Internship
    • MPH in Healthcare Management
    • MPH in Health Services Organization
    • MPH in Public Health (Customized)
  • Master of Science:
    • MS in Biostatistics and Data Science
  • Doctor of Public Health:
    • DrPH in Community Health Practice
    • DrPH in Health Promotion/Health Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy:
    • PhD in Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion
    • PhD in Biostatistics and Data Science
    • PhD in Biostatistics and Data Science: Direct Admission
    • PhD in Environmental Sciences: Environmental Disease Prevention Track
    • PhD in Environmental Sciences: Total Worker Health Track
    • PhD in Epidemiology
    • PhD in Epidemiology: Direct Admission
    • PhD in Management and Policy Studies: Health Economics/Health Services Research Track
    • PhD in Management and Policy Studies: Healthcare Management/Health Policy Track
  • Minors:
    • Behavioral Sciences
    • Biostatistics
    • Community Health Practice
    • Epidemiology
    • Environmental Sciences
    • Health Economics
    • Health Policy
    • Health Services Research
    • Healthcare Management
  • Graduate Certificates:
    • Advanced Data Science
    • Advanced Healthcare Policy and Management
    • Advanced Planning and Evaluation for Health Promotion Programs
    • Advanced Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences
    • Applied Biostatistics in Public Health
    • Culinary Nutrition and Public Health
    • Data Science
    • Dissemination and Implementation Science
    • Genomics and Bioinformatics
    • Global Health
    • Health Disparities
    • Health Promotion Program Planning and Evaluation
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
    • Injury and Violence Prevention
    • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences
    • Leadership Theory and Practice
    • Maternal and Child Health
    • Nutrition and Public Health
    • Physical Activity and Public Health
    • Public Health
    • Public Health Informatics
    • Public Health Law Research and Policy Surveillance
  • Accelerated Master's
  • Dual and Pathway Programs
  • Special Programs

Course Descriptions - Clinical Research

The following courses are part of the Masters in Clinical Research (MSCR) program:

• CLRS 5003: Advanced Epidemiology (4 Credits)
  • This problem-based course requires each student to build a clinical research proposal in their field of interest.
  • Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
• CLRS 5010: Advanced Biostatistics for Clin Investig (4 Credits)
  • This course focuses on applying biostatistical techniques in a research setting.
  • Prerequisite: Biostatistics for Clinical Investigators or consent of instructor.
• CLRS 5015: Using Rsrch to Infrm Hlth Cre Polcy &Prac (4 Credits)
  • Students apply rules of evidence and health services research to clinical practice, practice guidelines, and health care policy.
  • Prerequisite: Literature Appraisal or consent of instructor.
• CLRS 5017: Advanced Clinical Research Design (4 Credits)
  • This course builds on design concepts for observational and interventional studies.
  • Prerequisite: Introduction to Epidemiology Research, Clinical Trial Design, or consent of instructor.
• CLRS 5020: Economic Evaluations in Clinical Research (4 Credits)
  • The course explores economic evaluation methods and applies these skills to individual clinical research proposals.
  • Prerequisite: Biostatistics for Clinical Investigators or consent of instructor.
• CLRS 5099: Individual Study (1-6 Credits)
  • Individual Study.
• CLRS 9994: Institutional Review Board Practicum (1 Credit)
  • Institutional Review Board Practicum.
• CLRS 9996: Scientific Writing Practicum (1 Credit)
  • Scientific Writing Practicum.
• CLRS 9997: Scientific Presentation Practicum (1 Credit)
  • Scientific Presentation Practicum.
• CLRS 9998: Clinical Research Thesis (1-6 Credits)
  • Clinical Research Thesis.