MS Online Program

The Health Studies Master's Programs are built upon the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Program competencies as framed by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing in its 2006 Competency Update Project (CUP) Model. 

Master's Program Goal:

To prepare graduates to become health education leaders and practitioners in the profession.

Master's Program Objectives:

The Master's Programs curricula are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to:

• Apply these competencies in their professional work.
• Assess the health needs and interests of individuals, groups, and communities in relation to cultural, ethnic, and demographic factors.
• Plan, implement and evaluate health education and health promotion programs in a variety of settings.
• Approach health education and health promotion from a multicultural perspective and sensitivity to diversity.
• Develop appropriate strategies to effect positive health behavior among the groups or populations addressed.
• Coordinate the provision of health education services and serve as a resource person in health education and health promotion.

 

Degree Program Options

The MS program is available with your choice of focal areas:

• Higher Education
• Community/Population Health
• Worksite Health

Health Studies graduate students may choose between three options:

• MS Degree Plan Worksheet - Thesis Option 
  This degree worksheet is for students who desire to complete a thesis prior to graduation from the program.
• MS Degree Plan Worksheet - Non-Thesis Option 
  Current and future Health Studies Master’s students may stay with their current degree plan or move to the six hours of course work in lieu of a thesis option.
• Dual MS/MLS Degree Plan Worksheet 
  Available through a joint program of the Department of Health Studies and the School and Library and Information Studies

All courses and required orientations for the degree may be taken online.  (See the Graduate Course Rotation below for further explanation of each delivery method). PLEASE NOTE: Students pursuing the thesis option will need to meet with their thesis advisor on campus. Students pursuing the non-thesis option can complete the degree 100% online.

For additional information on the MS graduate online program, please contact:

Ms. Morgan O'Donnell, Graduate Advisor
940-898-2864

or

Dr. Kimberly Parker, Graduate Program Coordinator
940-898-2899