Career advancement

According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the healthcare field is predicted to grow by 2.4 million jobs by 2029, which is more than any other industry. Graduates with a MHSc degree pursue a variety of careers:

• Academic educator
• Health specialist
• Healthcare administrator Pharmaceutical researcher
• Healthcare consultant
• Public health administrator

Requirements

1. Application:
   • Completed and signed admissions application along with a nonrefundable application fee.

2. Academic:

   • An accredited bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants who received their qualifying degree from a university outside the United States will have to provide a degree equivalency evaluation.*
   • Official transcript from the qualifying degree-granting institution. For students using VA benefits transcripts for all institutions attended are required.
   • Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) at the qualifying degree institution.

3. Elements of Success:

   • A current resume
   • Completion of an essay
   • English Proficiency **
   • Meet technology requirements***

*Applicants who have graduated from a foreign college or university should submit acceptable evidence of U.S. degree/course equivalency. All course work taken at the foreign institution must be evaluated for American institution equivalence by one of the following services:

• World Education Services P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274-5087 p: (212) 966-6311 f: (212) 739-6139 info@wes.org
• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 (414) 289-3400
• American Assn. of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036-1135 (202) 293-9161
• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants 7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami FL 33173 p: (305) 273 -1616 f: (305) 273 -1338 info@jsilny.com
• Intl. Education Research Foundation, Inc. PO Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451

**Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying to A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Studies. Written and spoken proficiency in the English language may be demonstrated by one of the following options:

• Option 1 - English is your first language.
• Option 2 - Graduated from a regionally accredited four year college/university in the United States with a BA/BS or graduate degree.
• Option 3 - You are demonstrating your English proficiency by submitting acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Accepted test types for CGHS are:

The Computer Based Test (CBT), Internet Based Test (iBT), or the Paper Based Test (PBT) are accepted. The following are the minimum required score based on test type:

• CBT - minimum total score of 213
• iBT - minimum total score of 80
• PBT - minimum total score of 550

The TOEFL is administered by TOEFL/TSE Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA 609. 771.7100. A.T. Still University’s institutional code is 0339. Please be sure to include this information when you submit your application packet. TOEFL Educational Testing Services P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, 609.771.7100

***ATSU technology requirements

Year 1

• Critical Thinking and Writing for Professionals+

  • The purpose of this course is to establish a solid foundation of writing skills and familiarize students with the writing policies and expectations of ATSU’s College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS). Emphasis is placed on scholarly writing elements, including annotated bibliographies, American Psychological Association (APA) format and style, effective use of evidence, literacy skills, academic integrity, review and critique of literature, and rhetoric. The course examines the characteristics of critical writing that are assessed throughout the program to identify students’ knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis of content.

• Trends and Issues in Healthcare Leadership and Policy+

  • This course examines various principles and models of leadership and policy and explores their relationships to current healthcare management. The course will explore topics in healthcare related to leadership styles, theory, decision making, planning, and development. Students will examine case studies and current concepts in leadership practice and organizational culture.

• Health Administration, Law and Ethics+

  • This course provides non-legal health professionals with a concrete foundation in healthcare law and ethics. The goal is to assist students in developing practical approaches to improving the excellence and delivery of healthcare. This course is designed to provide a basic framework from which to consider consequences as well as give healthcare professionals tools that will assist in times of ethical dilemmas.

• Concentration Course #1+

  • See concentration course descriptions below

Year 2

• Innovations in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement+

  • This course will provide an introduction and framework for innovative implementation of patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. Students will become acquainted with several aspects of healthcare quality and patient safety, including foundational and key structures, challenges and problems, mechanisms for identifying effective healthcare measures, and strategies for applying systematic and innovative change. Students will have the opportunity to explore best practice models and the latest professional literature emphasizing patient safety and quality improvement as well as apply their knowledge in different theoretical contexts in the health sciences.

• Fundamentals of Health Informatics+

  • This course provides an overview of healthcare information technology that introduces terminology, practices, and processes found in clinical and business operations in modern healthcare organizations. Students will examine the design and application of information technology-based innovations in healthcare delivery. Emphasis is on providing overviews of electronic medical records, telemedicine, decision support systems and evaluating system wide informatics in appropriate management systems.

• Population Health and Preventive Care+

  • This course will take a broader perspective of population health and preventive care by examining factors and health promotion practices that influence health outcomes of populations. Students will explore historical perspectives and emerging trends of health issues affecting various populations globally. Various approaches to improve population health and health equality will be explored with emphasis on evidence-based population health interventions.

• Concentration Course #2+

  • See Concentration course descriptions below

Year 3

• Foundation of Evidence Based Practice+

  • This course is designed to provide a strong foundation of evidence-based medicine. Students will learn to identify and analyze data from cases and the literature and explore how such evidence influences practices in healthcare. Emphasis will be to critically appraise the literature, evaluate quality of studies, synthesize evidence from the literature as it relates to issues in health sciences.

• Concentration Course #3+

  • See Concentration course descriptions below

• Special Topics in Health Science Research+

  • This course is designed as an introduction to using the research process to address health science problems and the use of evidence as a foundation for practice. Emphasis on general qualitative and quantitative frameworks for research design, data collection, analysis and data presentation. Students will engage in critical analysis of various research topics in the health sciences and will collectively create an integrative literature review.

Fundamentals of Education Concentration

• Educational Program Evaluation+

  • Students will be introduced to educational program assessment and evaluation. Topics include meeting health programmatic accreditation requirements, creating academic institutional effectiveness plans, program creation and revision, curricular evaluation, and strategic program assessment at the college and university level. Other topics discussed include evaluating certification and licensure pass rates, retention and attrition statistics, and integrating advisory board guidance into educational programs.

• Contemporary Teaching and Learning Concepts+

  • This course is an overview of some of the current models and theories that are becoming popular in higher education. Much research has focused on academia over the past few years to determine how best to educate students in a cost effective, productive manner. Some of the more prominent theories include: learner-centered teaching, student-centered learning, inter-professional learning, and distance education. The purpose of this course is to explore the research and practical application of contemporary models of education. Students will examine various models and philosophies of delivering and managing course content, promoting knowledge transfer, and determining best practices for effective teaching.

• Curriculum and Course Design+

  • The purpose of this course is to expand knowledge and understanding of curriculum and course development. The course is designed to engage students in developing course syllabus, assignments and grading rubrics, lesson plans, and a course outline. Students will explore strategies that promote student learning based on best teaching practices.

Global Health Concentration

• Global Health Issues+

  • This course provides an introduction to important global health issues, including determinants of health, key areas of disease burden, and the role that new health technologies can play in solving these problems. The goal of the course is to expand students’ understanding of the impact of infectious and chronic diseases on the world’s population with particular attention paid to the health status of women, children, and the poor. Students will examine case studies of successful global health interventions to understand features of successful programs.

• Globalization and World Politics+

  • This course introduces the theoretical and practical issues associated with the radical global processes that are now affecting human life locally and globally. The course emphasizes the political-economic, cultural, institutional, technological, and ecological implications of globalization and allows students to evaluate whether these processes pose opportunities or challenges to individuals, societies, and the global community.

• Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Disaster response+

  • For years public health has played a critical role in responding to emergencies and disasters of all kinds. This course examines the roles and responsibilities of public health during a disaster and emergency. You will examine the various types of disasters and emergencies, including bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and natural disasters, and learn how a response is planned, initiated and coordinated. This course will also introduce you to emergency preparedness planning and common concepts, principles, terminology, and organizational processes used including the National Response Framework (NRF), Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Leadership and Organizational Behavior Concentration

• Organizational Behavior+

  • This course examines how the personal characteristics of organizational members influence the effectiveness and productivity of organizations and the job satisfaction of its members. It is believed that organizations are comprised of three levels: the individual, the group or department, and the organization itself. This course will focus on the problems and challenges leaders face in dealing with the individual and the small groups in the organization. Special attention will be given to the role of teams in organizations, the stages of team development, and actions that can support the development of effective teams. The realities of interpersonal processes are considered through examination of the roles of power, politics, and conflict in organizations. The human side of organizational change is then explored with a focus on understanding how and why people react to organizational change and identifying opportunities for enhancing the effective implementation of change.

• Healthcare Economics and Financial Management+

  • Students will use key financial and economic principles to examine executive level decisions relative to capitalization, credit ratings, debt capacity, alternate funding sources, business plan development, and overall organizational finance strategy. The concepts will be considered from both non-profit and for-profit healthcare organizational perspectives.

• Strategic Change Management for Healthcare Organizations+

  • In this executive course, students will investigate and integrate change management practices to strategically position the healthcare organization for the future. Students will assess their organization’s current strategic position and apply relevant theoretical models and the necessary change management practices resulting in organizational adaptability.

Generalist

Pick any 3 courses from the three program concentrations to complete the generalist concentration.

Tuition

Review tuition and fees for the Master of Health Sciences program. Please note tuition and fees are subject to change.

Financial Aid

Federal financial assistance is available for qualifying students. For information about financial aid, visit ATSU’s Enrollment Services online or contact them at 660.626.2019 or by email at enrollmentservices@atsu.edu.

University Catalog

Review the University Catalog to read detailed course descriptions and obtain answers to many of your questions regarding application information and tuition.

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