Dr. Catherine Cubbin

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Cubbin is the Clara Pope Willoughby Centennial Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Her research employs epidemiological methods to explore socioeconomic and racial/ethnic inequalities in health, providing insights that are crucial for informing public policy. Cubbin's work focuses on neighborhood environments and their impact on social inequalities affecting health. She has extensively analyzed national and statewide data sets, investigating various topics such as injuries, cardiovascular disease, and maternal and adolescent health. She has published in well-regarded public health journals and holds notable positions in academic editorial roles. An inductee of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare, she also received the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award from UT Austin in 2022 and was recognized as one of the top 30 scientists in social sciences and humanities by Research.com in 2023.

Research Interests

Experience

Clara Pope Willoughby Centennial Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Catherine Cubbin serves as the Clara Pope Willoughby Centennial Professor at the School of Social Work, focusing on research and teaching related to health disparities.

Associate Editor

— Present

Journal of Health & Place •

Cubbin also fulfills editorial roles, contributing her expertise to journals related to health and public policy.

Deputy Editor

— Present

Demography •

As deputy editor, she supports academic publishing in demography and health topics.

Awards

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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award

2022-01-01
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Top 30 Best Scientists – Social Sciences Humanities

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.