Community Health Masters Program

Applicable Degrees

• M.S.P.H. in Public Health/Specialization in Community Health Education
• M.S. in Community Health/Specialization in Health Policy and Administration
• M.S. in Community Health/Specialization in Epidemiology
• M.S. in Rehabilitation

Specialization in Community Health Education

The Master of Science in Public Health/Specialization in Community Health Education is a two-year program that specializes in community health education.

Course topics include:

• Public health and measurement sciences
• Community health analysis
• Health related behavior
• Educational processes and programming

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of courses in biological and social sciences and mathematics
• One additional unit of statistics (EDPSY 390 Elements of Educational Statistics, or equivalent) if they did not complete courses through regression and correlation with a grade of B or better in their undergraduate study
• One additional unit of coursework in data analysis (CHLTH 321 Health Data Analysis, or equivalent) if they did not complete such a course with a grade of B or better in their undergraduate study

Degree Requirements

• Minimum of 12 units of graduate credit with at least 3 units at the 400 level, two of which must be in Community Health
• Thesis

Specialization in Health Policy and Administration

The Master of Science in Community Health/Specialization in Health Policy and Administration concentrates on health policy, health services administration, business, and political science.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion with a grade B or above of courses in:
  • Economics
  • Social sciences
  • Data collection and processing including measurement, questionnaire design, computerization, descriptive health measures, and statistical analysis through regression.
• Deficiencies in any area listed above will require additional coursework for successful completion of the degree.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum of 12 units of graduate credit. Six units must be at the 400 level, with three of these units in Community Health courses.
• Thesis

Specialization in Epidemiology

The Master of Science in Community Health/Specialization in Epidemiology prepares graduates for advanced public health research or as health and safety specialists in epidemiology.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of courses in biological and social sciences and mathematics.
• One additional unit of statistics (CHLTH 391 Biostatistics or SOC 385 Social Statistics, I, or equivalent) if they did not complete courses through regression and correlation with a grade of B or better in their undergraduate study
• One unit of data analysis (CHLTH 321 Health Data Analysis, or equivalent) if they did not complete such a course with a grade of B or better in their undergraduate study.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum of 8 units of graduate credit with at least 3 units at the 400 level, two of which must be in Community Health
• Thesis

Master of Science in Rehabilitation

The Master of Science in Rehabilitation is a two-year program that offers four concentrations:

• Rehabilitation counseling, accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education, prepares graduates for careers as counselors for clients with disabilities, and for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor examination. Students who choose to become eligible for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination must complete 12 units of graduate coursework to meet the accreditation requirements of the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE).
• Rehabilitation administration prepares graduates for positions as administrators, coordinators, and planners in a variety of rehabilitation service settings.
• General rehabilitation prepares graduates to serve clients with a broad spectrum of disabilities.
• Supported employment focuses on the place/train method of job placement and prepares graduates for careers as directors of supported employment programs.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in a rehabilitation-related discipline or strong background in the social and biological sciences
• Successful completion of a course in introductory statistics

Degree Requirements

• Ten units of graduate work. At least three units must be at the 400 level, and two of these must be in Community Health
• Thesis is not required but may be written for two units of credit