Master of Science in Health Sciences

    The Master of Science in Health Sciences is a generic degree that allows prospective students who are members of the healthcare workforce to advance their education.  This is necessary to assure that leadership and educational positions such as lab managers, health systems analysts, college professors, department heads, etc. are filled by individuals with the requisite skills and knowledge for those positions.  Graduates of this program will have a foundation in understanding the health care delivery system and in research and management principles to function in those roles.  The healthcare workforce will be enhanced with a more sophisticated professional and in a complex medical this is necessary.  Students are increasingly seeking advanced degrees to make an investment for the future.  Graduates are employed in both the public and private sectors.

  COURSE REQUIREMENTS

    The Master of Science in Health Sciences degree consists of a minimum core of 21 semester hours beyond the Bachelor's degree and a 21 semester hour graduate certificate option (Health Sciences Education or Aging Studies or Health Care Management - see program descriptions below).

   Minimum hours required for this program: 42

 

 GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

   Core Electives (15 credits):

            HP  6113, U. S. Health Care    ..............3
            NURS 6103, Research Design and Methodology OR
            CD 6053, Research in Communication Disorders    ...........3
            HP 6033, Data Analysis in Health Professions    ..........3
            NURS 6843, Ethics in Health Care    ..............3
            NURS 6303, Health Care Issues/Policy .......3

 
   Other (6 credits):

            HP 6701-6, Thesis
            HP 6601-6, Internship

 

  Graduate Certificate In Health Sciences Education
 

    The goal of this program is to provide the foundation framework for those seeking didactic or clinical education roles.  Students will be exposed to a variety of educational theories and methodologies.

 

Core (15 credits):

ELCI 6533, Theories of Instruction.......3
            HP 6053, The Professorate........................... 3
            HP 6043, Measurement and Evaluation in Health Sciences.... 3
            ELFN 6763, Philosophies of Education......... 3
            NURS 6623, Curriculum Development in Health Professions...... 3

 

Electives (6 credits):

HP 5103, Patient Education: Teaching and Learning in Health Professions...... 3
            HP 5113, Leadership in Health Professions...... 3
            HP 6022, Clinical Education Methods........... 2
            NURS 6001, Health Care Information Resources........ 1
            HP 6201-3, Independent Study............. 1-3
            HP 6113 US Health Care.....................3
                                                                                                                                                                 

Minimum hours required for this certificate: 21  


Graduate Certificate Program In Aging Studies
 

Program of Study for the Certificate Program in Aging Studies

               The goal of this program is to provide the foundation and interdisciplinary framework necessary for understanding aging processes and issues. This program enhances the development of an understanding of and appreciation for the aging processes through knowledge of physical, psychological and social aspects of aging.

Objectives:

  • Understand the variety of contexts in which aging can be examined and their implications for practice;

  • Identify how older persons are affected by the person-environment interaction;

  • Identify and describe bio/psycho/social concepts and theories used to study aging; Recognize the influence of theories of aging on policies and procedures in practice;      

  • Understand the challenges and opportunities facing individuals, families and societies as members age chronologically and functionally;

  • Recognize the relevance of age-related differences and changes Over time in associated processes with aging , within the context of applied research;

  • Understand the ethical, legal, legislative, leisure and educational dimensions important in the field of aging; and

  • Understand critical thinking, problem - solving, and effective communication techniques relative to life-span development that affect personal awareness and behavior.

Courses required for the Certificate Program in Aging Studies

Core (15 credits):
NURS 5013 Physical Health and Aging ..............3
COUN 6423 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging ...........3
SOC 5353 Sociology of Aging ..................3
SOC 5323 Applied Research.....................3
HP 6013 Interdisciplinary Capstone-In Aging Studies....3
                                                                              
Electives (6 credits):
PSY 6413 Learning and Cognition in Adulthood. .........3
SOC 6123 Seminar: Aging, Law and Social Issues.............3
SCOM 5403 Seminar in Health Communications ...........3
SOC 5003  Perspectives on Health and Dying  .......3

Select two of the three course electives for
completion of the Certificate program and all of the core courses.
 

Minimum hours required for this certificate: 21 

Graduate Certificate Program In Health Care Management

The purpose of this program is to provide students with knowledge of the critical issues and concepts for effective management of healthcare organizations.   This program focuses on application of information technology in healthcare organizations for effective management of information and decision making, the effective management and maintenance of human resources, the development and implementation of marketing strategies, as well as a variety of other management issues.

Core (18 credits):

HP 6313    Topics in Healthcare Management        3
HP 6323    Healthcare Law and Quality Improvement    3
NURS 6803    Healthcare Management Seminar    3
MGMT 6003    Organizational Behavior in Healthcare Organizations    3
FIN 6813    Healthcare Finance    3
MIS 6513    Healthcare Informatics    3

Electives (3 credits):

MKTG 6213    Healthcare Marketing    3
MGMT 6013   Human Resource Management for Healthcare Organizations    3

Minimum hours required for this certificate:    21

 

          The Graduate School requires that the program of study be completed within six years. Students must complete all requirements of the Graduate School of Arkansas State University .

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally
    accredited college or university.

  • A GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of
    undergraduate or 2.75 overall.

ADVISING:
         Students may seek advising assistance from Dr. Mike McDaniel, Health Professions Advisor.

                         Phone: 870-972-3106
                         Fax: 870-972-3788
                         dmcdan@astate.edu



GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

            Obtain an application form for admission from the Graduate School. Send completed application form and official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate work to:

                        Dean, Graduate School
                        Arkansas State University
                        PO Box 60
                        State University, AR 72467-0060

            Arkansas State University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or other unlawful factors in employment practices or admission and treatment of students.