Health and Safety (Public Health) M.A. or M.S.

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(39 credits)

The master’s degree program in health sciences requires a minimum of 32 credits. The minimum time to complete the course of study on a full-time basis is normally one and one-half full calendar years. It would be realistic, however, to plan for two years.

Public Health Concentration

The master’s degree concentration in public health provides a general mastery of public health beyond that of the undergraduate level. It is particularly recommended for those students who wish to advance in their career beyond entry level positions, who wish to assume additional organizational responsibilities, or who wish to pursue a doctorate degree. General requirements include an internship and a thesis.

HLTH 601 - Research Methodology in Health Sciences 3 credits
HLTH 602 - Introduction to Public Health 3 credits
HLTH 604 - Research Design and Data Analysis in Health and Human Performance 3 credits
HLTH 609 - Applied Communications in Health Professions 3 credits
HLTH 612 - Epidemiology 3 credits
HLTH 614 - Principles of Environmental Health 3 credits
HLTH 617 - Health Behavior Theories 3 credits
HLTH 619 - Seminar: Advanced Health Program Planning and Coordination 3 credits
HLTH 626 - Supervision and Management in Health Professions 3 credits
HLTH 628 - Seminar: Advanced Program Evaluation in Health Professions 3 credits
HLTH 691 - Internship in Community Health Promotion 3 credits
HLTH 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 credits