Master of Health Science (Online)
Saint Francis University
Key Information
Campus location
Loretto, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
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Introduction
Advance Your Healthcare Career with a Master of Health Science (MHS) Degree from Saint Francis University
At Saint Francis University, we're devoted to the mission of supporting students as they gain the skills necessary to positively impact healthcare and the healthcare industry with our healthcare master's programs. We strive to provide the foundation for students to become the someone they were meant to be. With this goal in mind, we're proud to offer the online Master of Health Science (MHS) degree to help passionate, working professionals like you move into leadership and have a greater impact on healthcare.
- 100% online with 24/7 access to courses
- Program ranked #9 in the nation
- One of the first MHS degrees in the nation to be offered completely online
The mission of the Master of Health Science program at Saint Francis University is to educate and develop health care leaders in a supportive, innovative, and flexible online format, guided by the goals of Franciscan higher education.
The vision is to empower students to make a positive impact within the healthcare industry with an online health science degree.
Graduate from the online Master of Health Science program with new skills to:
- develop and lead effective health education campaigns.
- evaluate and address contemporary ethical concerns.
- communicate effectively across a healthcare organization.
- lead a multi-disciplinary or departmental team.
- review and shape health policy.
The SFU Learning Experience
The 30-credit online Master of Health Science degree program provides graduate education delivered through a flexible format tailored to meet your career goals. The student-centered program offers concentrations in health education and health leadership, allowing you to customize your education.
Curriculum
Saint Francis University's online master's program in health science is designed to take a multidisciplinary approach, providing relevant education to working healthcare professionals from various backgrounds and experience levels.
To earn the online Master of Health Science degree, students must complete 21 credit hours of core coursework, and 9 credit hours of courses within their chosen specialty track, for a total of 30 credit hours. Students may also pursue more than one specialty track, in which case completing the program will require more than 30 credits.
Core Curriculum: (21 credits)
- MHS 503 - Research Methodology
- MHS 505 - Ethical Issues in Practice
- MHS 509 - Communication for Health Care Professionals
- MHS 513 - Clinical Residency Project
- MHS 515 - Leadership
- MHS 518 - Strategies in Health Policy
- MHS 520 - Diversity in Healthcare
Courses Required for the Concentration: (9 credits)
9 credits determined by the selection of specialty tracks/concentrations, as follows:
Health Education Concentration
- MHS 540 - Theories in Health Education
- MHS 541 - Designing Instruction for Health Programs
- MHS 542 - Program Planning and Implementation
Health Leadership Concentration
- MHS 508 - Healthcare Systems Management
- MHS 530 - Quality and Performance for Health Leaders
- MHS 532 - Conflict Resolution for Health Leaders
Clinical
- MHS 516 - Special Topics: CAMs
- MHS 523 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
- MHS 524 - Introduction to Public Health
Generalist
Students may select any course from the specialty tracks or general electives list to fulfill the 9 credits of coursework.
- MHS 504 - Issues in Clinical Practice
- MHS 508 - Healthcare Systems Management
- MHS 516 - Special Topics: CAMs
- MHS 522 - Grant Basics: Writing Effective Grant Proposals
- MHS 523 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
- MHS 524 - Introduction to Public Health
- MHS 530 - Quality and Performance for Health Leaders
- MHS 532 - Conflict Resolution for Health Leaders
- MHS 540 - Theories in Health Education
- MHS 541 - Designing Instruction for Health Programs
- MHS 542 - Program Planning and Implementation
Program Outcome
As an online Master of Health Science graduate, you will be able to:
- use research to develop evidenced-based regimes/programs to address unmet needs especially of the poor and needy;
- recognize how effective leadership and management guides change in the ever-evolving health care environment and develop leadership tools to effectively plan, lead and manage this change while appreciating the uniqueness of self and others; and
- apply knowledge and skills that facilitate the effective balance of the complex issues in contemporary health care including social/cultural, policy/legal and ethical decision-making.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Health Science program at Saint Francis University prepares you for a variety of roles in healthcare, medical research, public health, and regulation.
The U.S. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 16% growth for all healthcare professions between 2020 and 2030 – an increased need for 2.6 million new healthcare jobs. As the demand for healthcare services grows, employers will need professionals with advanced healthcare degrees to work in leadership and administrative roles.
- Here is the projected growth for some of those careers between 2020-2030:
- Healthcare Administrator or Service Managers: 32% projected growth (139,600 additional jobs)
- Occupational Health Specialist: 7% projected growth (8,800 additional jobs)
- Athletic Trainer: 23% projected growth (7,000 new jobs)
English Language Requirements
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