Graduate School of Health Professions
Dr. Javier Kypuros, Interim Dean
School of Health Professions
North Campus, Academic Building (H), Office H121
(903) 877-1414
jkypuros@uttyler.edu
Dr. Kimberly Elliott, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
School of Health Professions
North Campus, Academic Building (H), Office H119
(903) 877-5934
kimberly.elliott@uttyler.edu
Dr. Sarah Sass, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
School of Health Professions
UT Tyler Campus, HPR Office 223
Shawnn Casagrande, Executive Assistant
School of Health Professions
North Campus, Academic Building (H), Office H120
903-877-1455
Shawnn.casagrande@uttyler.edu
Blair Zdenek, Program Manager
School of Health Professions
North Campus, Academic Building, Office H117
903-877-5925
Blair.zdenek@uttyler.edu
Heather Powell, Program Coordinator
School of Health Professions
North Campus, Academic Building, Office H116
903-877-5924
Heather.powell@uttyler.edu
Jennifer Beckner, Program Coordinator
School of Health Professions
North Campus, Academic Building, Office H116
Jennifer.beckner@uttyler.edu
Brittney Bell, Assessment Coordinator
School of Health Professions
North Campus, Academic Building (H), Office H118
(903) 877-1404
brittney.bell@uttyler.edu
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
- Department of Public Health Leadership & Analytics
- Department of Kinesiology
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- Department of Psychology and Counseling
The School of Health Professions offers a student-centered approach to earning a master's degree. In the health industry, a master's degree is the entry point for a professional career.
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program prepares students for leadership and management positions in healthcare delivery organizations such as hospitals, clinics, and payer organizations such as health insurance companies. Taught by experienced board-certified faculty, the MHA degree is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed for future leaders to meet the challenges of the health industry in the era of population health and value-based purchasing. The program will enable a career of opportunities and upward progression while providing leadership in the health industry so communities, family, friends, and neighbors are healthy using methods, tools and applications that are efficient, effective and efficacious.
The Rural Population Health Master of Public Health (MPH) program competencies focus on rural community health, addressing the distinct needs of these vulnerable populations. The MPH courses are taught by individuals with notable leadership experience in academia, research, and state and local public health programs. Our exceptional graduate degree is designed to be accessible to and affordable for students from communities in our region and beyond.
The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is an entry-level program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) with bachelor’s degrees who would like to become registered Occupational Therapists (OTRs). Beginning in 2024, students with bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines may also apply.
The Department of Kinesiology offers undergraduate degrees in Health, Kinesiology, and Wellness, and a graduate degree in Kinesiology. Our degree programs offer a solid foundation in all aspects of Health and Kinesiology.
The Department of Psychology and Counseling offers graduate degrees in Clinical Psychology (MS and PhD), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA), and School Counseling (MA) which prepare students for clinical and academic work in their respective academic and professional fields of study.