Master of Science in Health
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 six broad areas:
- community health
- health promotion
- health education
- medical or clinical health
- school health
- worksite health promotion
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
| 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 one of the following 5000-6000 level Health: | 3 | |
| Colloq in Human Sexuality | ||
| Colloq in Use & Abuse of Drugs | ||
| Colloq in Consumer Hlth Edu | ||
| Comm Theory Prac Health Prof | ||
| Management and Leadership for Health Professionals | ||
| Aging and Health Promotion | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
This program requires a formal presentation to the SHSU faculty, staff, and students concerning the student's internship and project on which he or she worked. Students must be enrolled during the semester in which the formal presentation is presented.
| 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 5360 | Comm Theory Prac Health Prof | 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 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Colloq in Human Sexuality | ||
| Colloq in Use & Abuse of Drugs | ||
| Colloq in Consumer Hlth Edu | ||
| Management and Leadership for Health Professionals | ||
| Aging and Health Promotion | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Select three Graduate-level Courses (any field) 1 | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| 1 | Courses must be approved by the Health Graduate Coordinator. |
Note: All courses require Graduate Standing in the Program.
