Can students begin the semester in any semester?
While new student cohorts begin in fall semester of each year, students not pursuing
the Clinical Research Administration concentration may begin the program in the spring.
What is the application deadline?
Student applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis beginning in the
fall semester of each academic year. The earlier you submit the application, the sooner
you will know your acceptance status.
What is the program tuition costs and fees?
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Are transfer credits for courses completed at other universities accepted into the
program?
Up to 12 credits may be transferred into the program; however, there are a number
of conditions that must be met for the courses a student would like to transfer in:
- Must be a masters level course completed at an accredited institution
- Courses cannot have been used in obtaining another degree;
- Courses must have been completed within the past five years with a grade of B or higher;
- The course syllabus will be reviewed to determine If the proposed transfer class can
be substituted for a course in the M.S. in Health Sciences program of study.
Is the GRE required for admission to the program?
No, the GRE is not required to be accepted to the program.
Are students required to take any courses on campus, or can all courses be completed
online?
Although we do have students come on campus and meet with faculty in person, students
are not required to take any in-person classes and all courses in the degree program
can be completed 100% online.
What is the final 鈥渃ulminating experience in Health Sciences鈥� project like?
For the culminating experience, students can choose from a practicum experience where
they work and apply what they've learned in the field, OR a scholarly research project
where the student works under the mentorship of a faculty member. The practicum is
well suited to those who plan to work in an industry such as health care while the
scholarly project is well suited to those who are interested in working in research
or academia, or in pursuing a future doctoral degree.
Is there a deadline for completion of the program?
Yes; the program must be completed in eight years from the date the first course is
taken.
What if a students鈥� cumulative GPA is lower than 3.0? Can they still apply?
As part of the initial screening process, your application materials will be reviewed
by panel in order to better understand your past grades and determine if an interview
is to be granted. If your application is accepted for admittance following the interview
process, you will be admitted on a conditional basis and your grades evaluated after
completion of the first semester of courses.
Are there any opportunities for graduate assistantships in the M.S. in Health Sciences
program?
Our department currently has one Graduate Assistantship at the master鈥檚 level. However,
other opportunities for assistantships may arise through grants and other funding
sources.
In the event of family, work, and/or financial constraints, are students allowed to
take less than 9 credits per semester?
Students are not required to take three courses per semester; however, note that courses
are generally offered once per year and always in the same semester. That is, a fall
class is offered fall only, and not fall and spring. Therefore, if a course is missed
in any given semester, students will need to wait until the following year to take
the course. Most students, with good planning with their academic advisor, have not
found this to be an issue.
How can I learn more about the program?
Please email Kim Baskette, Ph.D., CHES庐, Graduate Program Director.
She will be happy to schedule a time to personally meet with you to discuss the program
and answer any questions you may have.
