Master of Science in Health
Program Description
Faculty Advisor: Daphne K. Fulton, Dr.P.H.
The Master of Science in Health is intended to enhance the health and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through the provision of service and research in the areas of health education and health promotion. The program incorporates the principles, practices, and development of a working philosophy of Health Education to prepare students for employment in four broad areas:
- community health
- medical or clinical health
- school health
- worksite health promotion
Admission
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate program in health must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- A Graduate Studies Application with the application fee
- Official transcript(s) from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Health Education or at least 18 hours of field related coursework
- Overall GPA of 2.8 and major GPA 3.0
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of interest/intent
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Health (Thesis Option) | ||
| Core Coursework | ||
| HLTH 5331 | Foundation Of Community Hlth | 3 |
| HLTH 5332 | Human Ecology | 3 |
| HLTH 5361 | Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion | 3 |
| HLTH 5374 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| HLTH 5375 | Statistical Design in Health | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| HLTH 6396 | Health Prog Planning/Internshp | 3 |
| HLTH 6397 | Internship | 3 |
| Thesis | ||
| HLTH 6098 | Thesis | 3 |
| HLTH 6399 | Thesis | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following 5000-6000 level Health: | 3 | |
| Colqm In Human Sexuality | ||
| Colloq In Use & Abuse Of Drugs | ||
| Colqm In Consumer Hlth Edu | ||
| Comm Theory Prac Health Prof | ||
| Leadership in Health Promotion | ||
| Aging And Health Promotion | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Health (Non-thesis Option) | ||
| Core Coursework | ||
| HLTH 5331 | Foundation Of Community Hlth | 3 |
| HLTH 5332 | Human Ecology | 3 |
| HLTH 5361 | Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion | 3 |
| HLTH 5374 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| HLTH 6396 | Health Prog Planning/Internshp | 3 |
| HLTH 6397 | Internship | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 6 | |
| Colqm In Human Sexuality | ||
| Colloq In Use & Abuse Of Drugs | ||
| Colqm In Consumer Hlth Edu | ||
| Comm Theory Prac Health Prof | ||
| Leadership in Health Promotion | ||
| Aging And Health Promotion | ||
| Statistical Design in Health | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Select four Graduate-level Courses (any field) 1 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| 1 | Courses must be approved by the Health Graduate Coordinator. |
Notes
All courses require Graduate Standing in the Program.
