Mission Statement
The mission of the MHS program is to graduate students with advanced knowledge in practice excellence who have the leadership and critical thinking skills necessary to promote their professions. High priority is placed on active inquiry, critical thinking, and reflective practice to promote leaders within the health science profession and the community.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MHS program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to
- engage in personal and professional development and lifelong learning activities;
- develop knowledge of fundamental concepts from which one can develop a collaborative approach to solving problems;
- apply evidence in decision-making associated with current health care practice;
- interact in a manner that demonstrates effective communication for various audiences and purposes;
- display qualities of integrity and professionalism in health care practice to advance the profession;
- use leadership skills to promote self and profession; and
- conceptualize and make decisions in individual activities with a sense of independence in discovering information, fostering new ideas, and solving problems.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Requirements
To remain in the MHS program, the student must
- maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and
- complete the seven required courses and any five elective courses.
Program Overview
There are 36 required credits that will be taken over the span of 6 trimesters (students can move at a faster pace).
Core coursework is required (7 courses; 21 credits), while electives can be assembled to achieve an emphasis area (5 courses; 15 credits) and can be taken in the preferred order. The University will also consider accepting graduate credits from other accredited institutions. Please refer to the Transfer Credit Policy in this Catalog/Handbook for further information on transfer credits.
Four Specializations
- Teaching and Learning
- Executive Leadership
- Athletic Training
- Informatics
Delivery of MHS Coursework
All coursework in the MHS program is offered in an online delivery format with the exception of the ATP 6175 - Emergency Athletic Training course, which requires a face-to-face residency. This course is optional within the Athletic Training Specialization.
Optional Residency for all MHS Students
MHS students are eligible to attend the optional 3-day, on-campus residency imbedded in the Introduction to Interprofessional Scholarly Studies course. During this residency, several units of the online course will be completed through collaborative teamwork with peers. In addition to easing the transition into online graduate-level coursework, the face-to-face class will foster professionalism, interprofessional problem-solving, leadership growth, and communication strategies. As a result of attending this optional residency, the completion of the course will be accelerated. It will conclude 4–5 weeks prior to the end of the term.
Optional Residency for Athletic Training Specialization
This online master’s program recommends that all students complete a 3-day, face-to-face residency that focuses on various areas of health sciences. Students who are certified and/or licensed athletic trainers and who pursue the Athletic Training specialization can take advantage of a residency that fulfills the professional rescuer requirements for maintaining board certification and/or licensure. This residency is part of the Emergency in Athletic Training course and is the only in-person portion of the curriculum. The student is responsible for the cost of travel and other associated expenses with all residencies. Residencies will be offered on one of the following USAHS campuses: San Marcos, California; St. Augustine or Miami, Florida; or Austin, Texas.
Time Limit
It is required that MHS students complete all program requirements within 6 trimesters or 2 years. An extension of up to 1 year may be requested. -updated 2/4/2020
Tuition and Fees
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Standard Occupational Classification codes for which program is intended to prepare graduates: Health Education Specialists (21-1091); Community Health Workers (21-1094)
