Health and Human Services Graduate Programs

You help people live stronger, healthier lives. Build on that experience with a flexible degree that will let you move into leadership roles in sport, healthcare, or nutrition without stepping away from the work you love.


“At Sam, I’ve found mentorship, friendship and guidance as well as tips and tricks on how to maneuver school and work.”
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“At Sam, I’ve found mentorship, friendship and guidance as well as tips and tricks on how to maneuver school and work.”
Jaime Peña

Invest In Your Future

A graduate degree from Sam Houston State University is a vital investment in your future. We’re
here to help you maximize your funding opportunities.

$320

tuition cost per credit hour

Before Financial Aid (not including fees)

100+

Financial aid & assistance programs

Available to qualifying students

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Support for Your Success

At the Graduate and Professional School, our commitment to your success goes beyond the classroom. We offer an array of services to support your academic and professional development.

Academic Support

Writing and accountability study groups are offered to support graduate writing in a structured environment. Whether you need guidance with research papers, theses, or dissertations, we help you refine your work to its highest standard. We host a regular speaker series that will expose you to diverse perspectives, new research, and inspiring stories, fostering intellectual growth, and sparking thought-provoking discussions.

Professional Support

We help you refine your interviewing skills and provide individualized consultations to support your professional goals. As mentors, faculty and staff are here to guide and support you throughout your academic journey. Their expertise, experience, and commitment to your success will help shape you into a confident and accomplished professional.

Why Students Choose SHSU

Jaime Peña

“At Sam, I’ve found mentorship, friendship and guidance as well as tips and tricks on how to maneuver school and work.”

Natalee Acosta

"This program exposes young dietitians and dietetic interns to the different types of communities they may serve."

Nabanita Baruah

"SHSU has become my home away from home—a vibrant community that has strengthened my voice, supported my growth, and empowered me to thrive with confidence as a scholar."

Your Path To Championing
Wellness

Explore Our Transformative Graduate Degrees Designed for Your Success

MS Kinesiology - Sport & Human Perf.

Advance your understanding of exercise science, biomechanics, and performance analysis. Ideal for coaches, trainers, and professionals dedicated to human movement and athletic excellence.

Build the business and leadership skills needed to manage teams, events, or organizations in a fast-growing industry. Designed for professionals who want to move into management roles on the business side of sports.

Prepare to lead healthcare organizations with confidence. This program builds knowledge in operations, policy, and finance to improve patient care and organizational performance.

Integrate nutrition science with clinical practice and wellness promotion. Designed for those seeking to advance as registered dietitians or health professionals.

Earn Credentials To Move Forward

Advance your career and expand your opportunities with a health and human services graduate degree from Sam Houston State University.