Academic Catalog

HHP | Master of Liberal Studies (Health Sciences)

MLS Core Courses (Required)
IDS 801Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies1
IDS 802Ways of Knowing in Comparative Perspective3
IDS 803Origins and Implications of the Knowledge Society3
IDS 804Information Literacy3
Concentration
Select 5 courses from the following: 15
Public Health
Global Health
Physiology of Aging
Nutrition and Aging
Environmental Health
Exercise Testing and Prescription for Older Adults
Epidemiology in Public Health
Legal Issues in Health Care
Administration in Health Care
Assessment and Planning in Health & Human Performance
Motor Behavior
Biomechanics
Advanced Workshop in Health & Human Performance
Sport in American Society
Health Promotion Programming
Nutrition for Health and Fitness
Concepts and Objectives of Health and Human Performance
Statistical Analysis in Health & Human Performance
Secondary School Curriculum in Physical Education
Motor Learning
Coaching Today's Athlete
Physiological Analysis of Motor Activity
Legal Issues in Health and Human Performance
Facilities in Health and Human Performance
Neuropsychology
Communication and Aging
Sociology of Aging
Spirituality & Aging: The Empowering Relationship
Culminating Experience
HHP 811Health Promotion Programming3
HHP 873Culminating Experience3
Total Hours31

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees1 require:

  • Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
  • A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
  • Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
  • Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Note for MLS and MPS degree concentrations:

Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.