Community Health (M.S.)
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance health equity through the preparation of Community Health Education Specialists who explore the multiple levels (individual, family, community, policy, systems) and social determinants that influence behavior and health. Community health professionals focus on the community as the setting for analysis, assessment, advocacy, program planning, intervention, evaluation, and research, and are committed to developing, enhancing and using evidence-informed strategies to improve population health.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies.
Program Requirements
The Master of Science with a major in Community Health degree is offered under the following plans:
- Plan A: Thirty-five credits including an eight-credit thesis
- Plan B: Thirty credits including a three-credit project or internship
- Plan C: Thirty credits (neither thesis or project required)
Requirements for this degree include: general professional education courses; specialization courses and elective courses. Professional education courses and electives should be chosen in consultation with an advisor. A minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 is required for graduation. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and the Graduate School's regulations governing graduate scholarship and degrees.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Specialization Courses | ||
| HE 6420 | Introduction to Health Education Program Design | 3 |
| HE 6530 | Principles and Practice of Health Education and Health Promotion | 3 |
| HE 7051 | Measurement and Evaluation in Community Health Education | 3 |
| HE 5522 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| HE 6100 | Health Communication Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| KHS 8540 | Theories of Health Behavior | 3 |
| HE 7200 | Grant Writing and Management in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HE 6570 | Advancing Community Health and Health Equity | 3 |
| HE 6560 | Integrating Evidence-Based Practices in Community Health: Translating Research-To-Practice | 3 |
| Select one of the following, or another 3-credit minimum community health-related course approved by your advisor: | 3-8 | |
| Special Problems in KHS | ||
| Master's Essay and Project Direction | ||
| Master's Thesis Direction | ||
| Internship in Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 30-35 | |