Graduate Programs

Health Science Master's Program (M.S.)

Degree Requirements

The master's program in Health Science requires successful completion of 36 units. For students in School Health Education, 18 units are identified for the student by the Department of Health Science, with the remainder derived from elective offerings; in Community Health Education, 18 units are stipulated by the department; and for those enrolled in the Administration Concentration, 15 units constitute mandatory enrollment. In addition, all students must complete a three-course requirement (for Community Health Education: HLTH 639, 615 and a third course selected with advisement; for School Health Education: HLTH 601, 615 and a third course selected with advisement; for Administration: HLTH 617, 615 and a third course selected with advisement) with a GPA of 3.00 in their first attempt at these courses. Students who earn one C among their three courses must register for and receive no less than a B in HLTH 691 to remain in the Health Science master's program; this course will not be included in the 36 units necessary to complete the program. Students who are conditionally admitted because they do not have the required background in health science will complete 3 courses specified at the time of admission.

School Health Education

Health Science Required Core (18 units)

HLTH 601  Contemporary Issues in School Health (3)
HLTH 615  Community Health: Qualitative and Quantitative Elements (3)
HLTH 625  Research Methods in Health (3)
HLTH 639  Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Promotion (3)
HLTH 643  Curriculum Development (3)
HLTH 785  Graduate Seminar (3)

Content Health Core Electives (12 units)

HLTH 501  Teaching about Drugs and Sex (3)
HLTH 505  Drugs in Our Culture (3)
HLTH 551  Ecological Aspects of Health (3)
HLTH 637  Leadership Skills (3)
HLTH 649  Program Evaluation (3)

or
*other HLTH/HCMN electives, or those approved by the program director

Elective Health Core (6 units )

HLTH 880  Graduate Project in Health Science (3)
HLTH 897  Master Thesis in Health (6)

or
*other HLTH/HCMN electives, or those approved by the program director

Community Health Education

Health Science Required Core (18 units)

HLTH 615  Community Health: Qualitative and Quantitative Elements (3)
HLTH 625  Research Methods in Health (3)
HLTH 631  Program Planning in Health Education (3)
HLTH 639  Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Promotion (3)
HLTH 649  Program Evaluation (3)
HLTH 785  Graduate Seminar (3)

Content Health Core Electives (6 units)

HLTH 601   Contemporary Issues in School Health (3)
HLTH 617   Health Administration (3)
HLTH 633   Health Care Systems (3)
HLTH 637   Leadership Skills (3)
HLTH 645   Health Care Policy (3)
HLTH 651/  Planning and Marketing Health in Business and Industry (3)
IDHP 651

or
*other HLTH/HCMN electives, or those approved by the program director

Support Core (12 units)

HLTH 880  Graduate Project in Health Science (3)
HLTH 897  Master Thesis in Health (6)

or
*other HLTH/HCMN electives, or those approved by the program director

Administration

Health Science Required Core (15 units)

HLTH 615  Community Health: Qualitative and Quantitative Elements (3)
HLTH 617  Health Administration (3)
HLTH 625  Research Methods in Health (3)
HLTH 633  Health Care Systems (3)
HLTH 785  Graduate Seminar (3)

Content Support Health Core Electives (21 units)

HLTH 631  Program Planning in Health Education (3)
HLTH 639  Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Promotion (3)
HLTH 645  Health Care Policy (3)
HLTH 649  Program Evaluation (3)
HLTH 651/  Planning and Marketing Health in Business and Industry (3)
IDHP 651
HLTH 880  Graduate Project in Health Science (3)
HLTH 897  Master Thesis in Health (6)

or
*other HLTH/HCMN electives, or those approved by the program director

HLTH / IDHP 647  Health Care Financial Management (3)

All students must complete a three-course requirement (determined by their concentration) with a grade point average of 3.00 in the first attempt at these courses. Students who attain a 3.00 in the courses, but who earn a C in one of the courses must register for HLTH 691 Directed Readings, with a health science faculty member in the area in which the C grade was earned. The grade of B or higher in HLTH 691 must be earned. Students who do not earn a 3.00 or higher in the three required courses or who earn less than a B in HLTH 691 are academically dismissed from the program.

NOTE:  You can earn a Graduate Certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration with your elective units and some additional course work.

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu