Chatham University - Master of Health Science

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Master of Health Science

Chatham University’s online Master of Health Science program is designed to stimulate health care professionals and those who seek to be by exploring the evolving nature of the health care industry, as well as gain a better understanding of the future of health care. Development of skills such as critical thinking, insightful analysis, and self-directed learning will help to prepare clinicians to develop personally and professionally, with possibilities for advancement in clinical medicine, academics, research, administration, or public service.

This 36-credit post-professional degree program offers a variety of course work, in a convenient, accelerated, seven-week online format, for continued personal and professional enhancement. More and more, clinically trained health care providers are required to demonstrate advanced academic degrees in the competitive job market.

Potential students who could benefit from this coursework include nurses, medical technologists, radiology technicians, physician assistants and others.

Admissions Requirements
Applicant must:

baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Official transcripts from institutions attended
complete an application

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of 2 years health or clinical research related experience.

Master of Health Science (MHS)
Program Structure
Total 36 Credits


CORE COURSES \| 27 credits - Click Course for Description
HSC500	Principles of Evidence-Based Practice	3 Credits
	An examination of the practice and impact of evidence-based medicine on the decision making processes surrounding patient care, availability of resources, and determination of best practices.
HSC501	Research and Analysis in Health Care	3 Credits
	An overview of quantitative and qualitative research methodology as a method to review medical literature.
HSC502	Life Span Issues and Health Care	3 Credits
	Provides a clinical and business-focused study of health care needs across the lifespan.
HSC503	Diversity Issues in Health Care Delivery	3 Credits
	Exploration of the impact of cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, and other issues as they impact the delivery of health care.
HSC504	Principles of Health Care Education	3 Credits
	Discussion of issues related to the delivery of health care information and its impact upon treatment and outcomes.
HSC600	Current Issues in Health Care	3 Credits
	Learners explore current trends in clinical medicine, health care delivery, legal issues, public policy and other areas that impact the delivery of health care in the United States and globally.
HSC601	Healthcare Policy and Medical Ethics	3 Credits
	Explores the policies and issues that govern patient care delivery and how laws, trends, and ethical considerations impact medical practice.
HSC602	Fundamentals of Public Health	3 Credits
	Analysis of the public health system in the United States and its role in delivery of care and monitoring disease.
HSC603	The Business of Health Care	3 Credits
	Examines issues of reimbursement for services and financial aspects of the provision of care in the United States with comparisons to other health care models.


ELECTIVE COURSES - Click Course for Description
PWR616	Technical Writing and Editing	3 Credits
	This course teaches students how to prepare letter reports and technical reports about subjects that require technical explanations, diagrams, charts, and jargon understood by technical readers. In addition, this course teaches students how to present technical information to technical readers so they understand the concepts and can apply them in their work.
PWR632	Science Writing	3 Credits
	This course focuses on the practice of writing about science, environment, medicine, and technology for audiences ranging from the general public to scientists and engineers. It starts with basic science writing for lay audiences, emphasizing organization and clear writing techniques and also explores problems of conveying highly complex technical information to multiple audiences, factors that influence science communication to the public, and interactions between scientists and journalists.
WLN501	Fitness and Health	3 Credits
	Exploring the impact of the components of fitness and exercise physiology as they relate to overall wellness.
WLN503	Spiritual Wellness	3 Credits
	Exploring how the spiritual wellness connection impacts the body, mind, and soul.
WLN600	Wellness Physiology	3 Credits
	Examination of the impact of physiologic disease on the physical component of wellness and the biochemical alterations that occue with successful wellness interventions.
WLN601	Broadening the Parameters of Disabilities	3 Credits
	The impact of physical, mental, emotional, and learning disabilities on the individual and family will be examined, targeting effective health promotion strategies.
WLN602	Healthy Aging, Nutrition and Wellness	3 Credits
	Wellness and health promotion will be examined through nutrition and dietary modification. Promotion of the concept of "healthy aging" will be addressed.
WLN603	Integrative and Holistic Health Care	3 Credits
	Examining the public health impact of complementary and alternative therapies for the welfare of the whole person.

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