The Master of Science in Health Professions (MSHP) was a distance-learning degree program that required a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework, including 15 credit hours of core curriculum and 15 credit hours of program coursework. Students could also complete 2-3 credit hours of elective coursework. The program was designed to be completed over three to five semesters, depending on individual progression and course selection.
The MSHP program was intended for individuals holding a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences.
Course instruction and assignments were delivered online through Blackboard.
Curriculum
Core Courses (all courses were required)
In lieu of the 6 credit hours of Thesis courses, students could complete an additional 6 credit hours of coursework listed in Program Courses section below.
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| MSHP 5301 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| MSHP 5302 | Introduction to Scientific Writing | 3 |
| MSHP 5303 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| MSHP 5204 | Thesis Project I | 2 |
| MSHP 5205 | Thesis Project II | 2 |
| MSHP 5206 | Thesis Project III | 2 |
Program Courses (5 courses/15 Credit Hours were required)
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| MSHP 5310 | Human Resources and Leadership | 3 |
| MSHP 5311 | Management of Health Information | 3 |
| MSHP 5312 | Financing Health Care | 3 |
| MSHP 5313 | Quality Assurance and Risk Management | 3 |
| MSHP 5314 | Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| MSHP 5315 | U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| MSHP 5316 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| MSHP 5317 | Health Care Professions Leadership | 3 |
| MSHP 5320 | Developing Education Materials | 3 |
| MSHP 5321 | Classroom Technology | 3 |
| MSHP 5322 | Education Laboratory and Clinical | 3 |
| MSHP 5323 | Technology Clinical Simulation | 3 |
| OCCT 6350 | Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| PHYT 6270 | Global Health Interprofessional Studies I | 2 |
| PHYT 6271 | Global Health Interprofessional Studies II | 2 |