Master of Science in Health Sciences Requirements

 

Degree Semester Hour Requirement

40 semester hours

Program and Concentration Options

MSHS students may choose to complete the program with no concentration or choose a program concentration option. Students who select no concentration will complete 36 semester hours.  With a concentration, the student will complete 40 semester hours including specialized coursework in the selected area. The MSHS offers the below concentrations:

No Concentration - 36 Semester Hours

Program Core Courses

MHS 504	Scholarly Writing in the Health Sciences	4
MHS 502	Cultural Diversity in Health Sciences	4
MHA 500	Health Care Delivery Systems	4
RES 500	Research Methods for the Health Sciences	4
MHD 504	Health Promotion, Program Planning, Design and Evaluation	4
MPH 522	Public Health Law and Policy	4
MHS 506	Biostatistics	4
EOH 502	Fundamentals of Environmental and Occupational Health	4
MHS 599	MSHS Integrative Project	4

Program Special Instructions:

MHS 599 may not be taken until all required program and concentration core courses have been successfully completed.

Public Health Concentration - 40 Semester Hours

Course Requirements

MHS 504	Scholarly Writing in the Health Sciences	4
MHD 504	Health Promotion, Program Planning, Design and Evaluation	4
MHS 502	Cultural Diversity in Health Sciences	4
MPH 522	Public Health Law and Policy	4
RES 500	Research Methods for the Health Sciences	4
MPH 504	Epidemiology	4
MHA 500	Health Care Delivery Systems	4
MHS 506	Biostatistics	4
EOH 502	Fundamentals of Environmental and Occupational Health	4
MHS 599	MSHS Integrative Project	4

Program Special Instructions:

MHS 599 may not be taken until all required program and concentration core courses have been successfully completed.