Welcome to the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), we're glad you are here! As the largest college at UT San Antonio we are the home for eight innovative and interconnected academic disciplines. Our engaged and dedicated faculty provides a wide range of educational, research and career readiness opportunities for more than 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students in ways that make their experiences feel personal.

Our students train to develop the solutions needed to solve complex social issues in ways that improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Together, we engage directly with the City of San Antonio and south Texas to deliver on the college's mission to advance human health every day. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about HCAP and our academic programs, research opportunities and student success services.

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Find your place

With 11 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs, HCAP has something for every passion and interest. Each program offers a strong research component as well as opportunities for community engagement. 

student success center

Thrive and succeed

HCAP Student Success is your one-stop-shop for resources to make the most of your college career. We’ll help with your current classes, resume building, networking and connecting with your fellow students. 

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Support HCAP

Gifts to the college ensure our students and faculty receive the best training and resources available. 

“The faculty continually challenge the students in a manner that is both demanding and rewarding, and are always willing to assist students.”
Chakkrin Ngamsomjan '24, MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Degree programs

147k+

Internship hours

4

Research centers

$4.8M

In grants awarded across 22 projects

Dr. Lynne Cossman

May 19, 2026

Dean Lynne Cossman Selected as Provost for UMass Lowell

Published by UT San Antonio Today

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April 16, 2026

Honors College student helps Westside residents preserve their homes

Published by UT San Antonio Today