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Earn a Master of Science in Health Sciences From a 100% Online University
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to be a strong manager and leader in health sciences with the online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) program at Trident University.
In our 100% online program, you will:
- Become efficient in discerning, implementing, and evaluating new developments and advances in health sciences.
- Learn to balance the needs of health practice within sociopolitical and economic environments.
- Improve your ability to critically evaluate research findings.
- Engage in meaningful online discussion, experiences, and relationships.
- Collaborate with a highly qualified, respected, and diverse health sciences faculty.
Program Overview
The online masters in health sciences program promotes educational opportunities for career advancement, employment mobility, and lifelong learning. Our online health sciences students have a passion for thinking about ways to make health sciences systems work better and improve outcomes for patients in different environments.
By immersing yourself in in-depth research projects, engaging with other students and world-respected faculty, and completing rigorous masters-level coursework, you will prepare yourself for a fulfilling career as a health sciences leader.
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all online health sciences masters courses.
Courses
Your courses at Trident will be relevant and inspiring. As an MS in Health Sciences student, you will take a variety of classes, including Cultural Diversity in Health Sciences, Scholarly Writing in the Health Sciences, and Biostatistics.
You must complete 40 semester credits of core courses and electives. See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
Concentrations
The Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) degree program has the following four concentrations:
- Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
This concentration prepares professionals for management and director-level positions in the environmental health sciences and occupational health and safety fields. - Health Education
This concentration prepares professionals to work effectively as health educators. - Public Health
This concentration prepares professionals for careers in the public health field as well as advanced doctoral studies.
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all concentration course offerings.
Certificates
The MS in Health Sciences program also offers a 4 course (16 credits) graduate certificate. The following certificates are offered:
- Health Education
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of course offerings.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Certificate-seeking students must provide official transcripts of all prior academic work, including military transcripts.
- Masters degree and certificate students are required to provide official transcripts from the institution granting the most recently conferred bachelors or masters degree.
- Academic entrance exams, such as GRE, MAT or GMAT, are not required for admission.
- International students must provide proof of English proficiency (see Trident University Catalog for details).
Transfer Policy
- Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
- Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
- All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student’s permanent record.
- Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
- Graduate coursework submitted for transfer must have been completed within the prior seven years unless the content is deemed outdated or no longer equivalent or relevant by Trident.
- Trident may accept for transfer to the masters degree up to 30% of graduate level credits from other accredited colleges or universities. All transferred course credits must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Gainful Employment
Trident University offers high quality online degrees designed to impart the skills and knowledge required to compete in today’s marketplace for high demand careers. While our mission is to prepare students effectively to pursue career and professional development in their respective fields, finding gainful employment is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not imply or guarantee that students will find employment or be placed in any particular job as a result of completing an educational program.
School Performance Fact Sheet (California Residents Data)
Pursuant to California State Law, Trident University publishes and provides to students residing in California, Performance Fact Sheets to help students make informed decisions regarding their program of interest. The fact sheet for each degree program is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Regardless of any information students may have relating to completion rates, placement rates, starting salaries, or license exam passage rates, fact sheets contain the information as calculated pursuant to state law. Any questions a student may have regarding this fact sheet that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 | www.bppe.ca.gov | P:888.370.7589 or 916.431.6959 | F:916.263.1897
Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost for the masters program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $510 | $2,040 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / Partnership / And Their Immediate Family Members | $375 | $1,500 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $325 | $1,300 |
University Fees:
- Bounced Check Fee: $30
- Course Material Fee: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Lab Fee: $59 (optional - for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion)
- Official Transcript Fee: $10 (rush fee $35)
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident University? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.
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Faces of Trident
Meet Your MSHS Faculty Members
Dr. Patricia Rhynders
Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Services - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Bleeding disorders, health sciences...
Dr. Rolena Stephenson
Department Chair in Health Sciences - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Health sciences, health education, health administration, public health...
Dr. Nathaniel Ofoe
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Health sciences...
Dr. Maria Luque
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: German, Spanish, health sciences, health education, linguistics...
Ombasie Marcy Sedlacek
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Kelly Taylor
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: HIV, non-communicable disease, health disparities, epidemiology…
Dr. Marcia Mills
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Health service research, public health, business administration...
Dr. Sharon Hunt
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Angela Willson
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Kristy Hamilton
Part-time Faculty - College of Health and Human Services
Areas of Expertise: Health sciences: global health education/research, acculturation...
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