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 evidence-based theories, concepts, or models in the development and evaluation of health programs, policies, or interventions.
- Defend the rationale for programs, policies, or evaluations to coalitions of lay, professional, and policy stakeholders.
- Analyze health-related or community data and information to design evidence-based interventions.
- Critique existing health policies, programs, or resources to advocate for evidence-based interventions to improve the health of individuals and communities.
- Assess the effectiveness and alignment of interventions to desired health outcomes
- Interpret principles of cultural humility, inclusion, diversity, social justice, and other factors that contribute to health disparities.
- Ensure the application of ethical principles, behavior, and decision-making in accordance with ethical and legal health standards to programming, advocacy, or policy.
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.