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Program Description
The Master of Arts in Health is intended to enhance the health and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through the provision of service and research in the areas of health education and health promotion. The program incorporates the principles, practices, and development of a working philosophy of Health Education to prepare students for employment in four broad areas: community health, medical or clinical health, school health, and worksite health promotion.
Admission
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate program in international literacy must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- A Graduate Studies Application with the application fee
- Official transcript(s) from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Health Education or at least 18 hours of field related coursework
- Overall GPA of 2.8 and major GPA 3.0
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of interest/intent
Degree Requirements
Master of Arts in Health (thesis option)
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Master of Arts in Health (thesis option) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours |
| Core Coursework (24 hours) |
||
| Foundations of Community Health | HLTH 5331 | 3 |
| Human Ecology | HLTH 5332 | 3 |
| Applied Research Methods in Health | HLTH 5374 | 3 |
| Statistical Design in Health and Kinesiology | HLTH 5375 | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| Health Program Planning/Internship | HLTH 6396 | 3 |
| Internship in Health Education | HLTH 6397 | 3 |
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | HLTH 6098 | 3 |
| Thesis | HLTH 6399 | 3 |
| Electives (6 hours) - 6 hours from 5000-6000 level Health: | ||
| Colloquium in Human Sexuality | HLTH 5333 | 3 |
| Colloquium in the Use and Abuse of Drugs | HLTH 5334 | 3 |
| Colloquium in Consumer Health Education | HLTH 5338 | 3 |
| Communication Theory and Practice for Community Educators | HLTH 5360 | 3 |
| Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion | HLTH 5361 | 3 |
| Leadership in Health Promotion | HLTH 5363 | 3 |
| Aging and Health Promotion | HLTH 5365 | 3 |
| Independent Studies | HLTH 5377 | 3 |
Master of Arts in Health (non-thesis option)
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
| Master of Arts in Health (non-thesis option) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours |
| Core Coursework (9 hours) |
||
| Foundations of Community Health | HLTH 5331 | 3 |
| Human Ecology | HLTH 5332 | 3 |
| Applied Research Methods in Health | HLTH 5374 | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| Health Program Planning/Internship | HLTH 6396 | 3 |
| Internship in Health Education | HLTH 6397 | 3 |
| Electives (21 hours) - 9 hours from 5000-6000 level Health, twelve hours from grad level courses in any field* |
||
| Colloquium in Human Sexuality | HLTH 5333 | 3 |
| Colloquium in the Use and Abuse of Drugs | HLTH 5334 | 3 |
| Colloquium in Consumer Health Education | HLTH 5338 | 3 |
| Communication Theory and Practice for Community Educators | HLTH 5360 | 3 |
| Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion | HLTH 5361 | 3 |
| Leadership in Health Promotion | HLTH 5363 | 3 |
| Aging and Health Promotion | HLTH 5365 | 3 |
| Statistical Design in Health and Kinesiology | HLTH 5375 | 3 |
| Independent Studies | HLTH 5377 | 3 |
| Graduate-level Courses, any field* | Varies | 12 |
*Courses must be approved by the Health Graduate Coordinator
