Schools & Departments

The School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling is committed to providing quality, comprehensive education to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students on a variety of topics related to people with disabilities.

The Department of Communication Disorders seeks to become a premier program that strives towards empowering and engaging students of diverse backgrounds through exceptional and innovative academic and clinical preparation, transformative research, and dedicated investment in regional and global communities.

Welcome to the Department of Health & Biomedical Sciences! We offer several programs that provide an excellent education in the health and biomedical sciences, which are suited for careers in health and biomedical science professions, research and education.

Congratulations on choosing to pursue a career in Health & Human Performance here at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It promises to be a fulfilling and exciting one! As you know, the fields of Exercise Science, Health, and Kinesiology play an integral part in the total educational process and well-being for all subsets of our population from infants to the elderly.

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Sciences (BSIHS) is a 120 Hour program 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 mission of the Medical Laboratory Science Program is to provide a quality educational experience that prepares medical laboratory scientists for leadership roles in a multicultural health care system. Excellence in teaching is enhanced by faculty engaged in research, and creative activities as well as professional service to the profession, the University, and the community.

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics will prepare skilled future nutritionists and dietitians, focusing on food and nutrition innovation, research, sustainability, and health equity. The aim is to address nutritional challenges and promote wellness through high-quality education, experiential learning, and evidence-based practice in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

The Department of Occupational Therapy supports the mission of UTRGV by preparing graduate-level professionals capable of meeting the challenges of health care and community environments and the unique needs of a growing international and multicultural population of the South Texas region.

The Department of Physical Therapy offers an entry-level Doctor 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.

The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is to provide an innovative advanced medical education to physician assistant students who will transform health care delivery to the multicultural population of South Texas. The DPA promotes the importance of lifelong learning and self-evaluation in its students.