Master of Science in Health Sciences
The College of Health and Human Services offers the Master of Science in Health Sciences degree program with a variety of concentrations. The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for effective managerial and leadership careers in various health fields. Students will learn to discern, implement, and evaluate new developments and advances in fields of health sciences. Individuals will learn to balance the needs of health practice within various sociopolitical and economic environments. The program is also designed to provide students with the ability to critically evaluate research findings in applicable fields of practice. The program also promotes educational opportunities for career advancement, employment mobility, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of their respective program option, graduates should be able to:
- Apply theories, concepts, or models within the health sciences field.
- Communicate proficiently within multidisciplinary health-related contexts to general and specialized audiences.
- Assess and use quantitative and qualitative data to address problems in the field of health sciences.
- Critically examine and integrate health-related literature into practice.
- Evaluate data and information to reach a conclusion appropriate to health science practice.
- Integrate diverse perspectives or cultural differences in an appropriate strategy, plan, or course of action within the health sciences field.
- Apply ethical values and practices to health-related decision making and problem solving.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, Trident has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.