23

Degree programs

147k+

Internship hours

3

Research centers

$4.8M

in grants awarded across 22 projects

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 12 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. 

Award Recipient Dr. Monica Lawson

October 21, 2026

Dr. Monica Lawson Awarded Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award

Through conducting basic and applied research, Dr. Lawson contributes to the theoretical understanding of developmental processes, while also informing solutions to real-world challenges that are encountered by families and those who work with children and families.

HCAP Research, New Grant Award and picture of Dr. Vivian Ta-Johnson

October 15, 2026

Dr. Ta-Johnson Awarded San Antonio Medical Foundation Grant

Can patterns in everyday language provide a real-world indicator of cognitive functioning in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury?

Delaney Stevens

October 8, 2026

Graduation Profile: Delaney Stevens

Delaney Stevens sums up her college experience in three words: inspirational, memorable, and rewarding.