Master of Science in Health Science
The Master of Science in Health Science is offered with two specializations: Health Care Administration and Educator.
The Master of Science in Health Sciences with a Health Care Administration specialization will prepare you to: administer, develop, and implement health education programs; understand current health issues; and master the skills and knowledge required for leadership in health education. Upon graduation, you may function as a health care administrator in a variety of settings, both public and private.
The Master of Science in Health Sciences with a Health Education specialization will prepare you to: administer, develop, and implement health education programs; understand current health issues; and master the skills and knowledge required for leadership in health education. Upon graduation, you may function as a community-health educator in a variety of settings, both public and private.
Students who successfully graduate from the MSHS in Health Education with the Educator specialization may be eligible to take the National Certification of Health Educators Exam (CHES).
Program features include:
- Complete your degree in 12 months
- Small class sizes with the personal attention needed to help you succeed
- Federal financial aid available to qualified students
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of theories and practices relevant to diverse disciplines of professional practice in the health sciences.
- Critically evaluate research findings in applicable fields of professional practice in the health sciences.
- Distinguish between and reconcile the economic, political and social forces that impact the environment in which health science professionals and educators function.
- Critically assess new developments and advances relevant to professional practice in the health sciences.
- Develop and implement plans/programs/policies addressing contemporary issues in professional practice in the health sciences.
- Apply, in a critical manner, legal and ethical practice and decision making in professional practice.
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills in professional practice.
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