Students must complete all required coursework for the program prior to receiving this scholarship. Scholarship assistance is not provided to students enrolled in the part-time programs. The overall objective of the MPH program is to prepare public health professionals to draw on the knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines to define, critically assess, and resolve public health problems. Behavioral Sciences and Health Education - The MHS program in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education prepares students for careers in health education and health promotion practice. The curriculum emphasizes health promotion, education, and communication strategies for working with individuals, organizations, and communities.
Students acquire a solid academic background in behavioral science principles and theories.
The program develops skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. The program consists of one year of academic course work and a six-month field placement. Required and elective course work covers the conceptual and quantitative skills needed by managers of contemporary health care organizations. Assignment to one of these options is based on student qualifications and previous work experience. The part-time MHS program in Health Finance and Management provides education in health finance and management to people who currently hold managerial positions in a health care setting and wish to continue in their jobs while pursuing graduate study.