M.S. Community Health
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.) | Total Hours: 33 | Department: Nursing and Allied Health | School: Arts and Sciences | Major Code: 124
The mission of the Master of Science in Community Health is to identify, explore, and address public health issues at the community level, preparing students to be lifelong learners who can address the complex and ever-evolving health issues in our communities.
Program Admission Requirements
All applicants must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.50 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, plus a current CV/Resume.
- Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field and at least six hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, plus a current CV/Resume.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum 2.50 overall GPA, plus CV/Resume, a Letter of Intent, and two letters of recommendation.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field and at least six graduate hours with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, plus CV/Resume, a Letter of Intent, and two letters of recommendation.
No GRE is required.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (33 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHCH 5103 | Introduction to Community Health | 3 |
| AHCH 5113 | Theories of Health Behavior | 3 |
| AHCH 5203 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| AHCH 5213 | Health Disparities | 3 |
| AHCH 5233 | Community Health Education and Prevention | 3 |
| AHCH 5303 | Research and Grant Writing for Health Professionals | 3 |
| AHCH 5993 | Community Health Capstone | 3 |
| BIOL 5563 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| COMM 5333 | Health Communications | 3 |
| AHHA 5233 | Healthcare Policy and Law | 3 |
| AHHA 5313 | Leadership for Health Professionals | 3 |
Total Hours Required: 33