HHP | Master of Professional Studies (Public Health Administration)
The Master of Professional Studies degree is a multi-disciplinary master's degree designed to meet emerging workforce development needs. It is designed to develop advanced professional skill sets in various subject areas not currently represented at FHSU by Master of Science (MS) credentials. A salient feature of the degree program is the flexibility for the student to combine a major subject area with one or more cognate areas designed to enhance professional workforce skills desired by employers in industry, government, health care, and information technology careers.
The Masters of Professional Studies with a concentration in Public Health Administration is designed to assist the individual in developing the skills necessary to deal with the complex health issues as seen in today's world. The program provides the individual with the skill set necessary to identify and understand emerging public health issues, analyze options for addressing these issues, and locate the necessary resources to deal with them. Those working in Public Health should be able to recognize and appreciate the importance of public health challenges ranging from health care access, the control of diseases and environmental issues related to health, emergency management, food safety, disease transmission and health-care costs.
This 30-hour program is offered entirely on-line and consists of 9-hour core, 12-hour concentration, and 6 hours of electives and a culminating experience project for 3 hours. Courses are offered on a scheduled semester and summer basis and the length of time needed to complete will depend on the number of hours taken per semester. A full-time student may complete the program in a year and a half. Most working professionals tend to take three or six credit hours a semester and will take three or more years to complete the degree program.
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| HHP 602G | Public Health | 3 |
| HHP 815 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 825 | Statistical Analysis in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| HHP 610G | Global Health | 3 |
| HHP 618G | Environmental Health | 3 |
| HHP 620G | Epidemiology in Public Health | 3 |
| HHP 625G | Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| HHP 630G | Administration in Health Care | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 credits of graduate level electives 1 | 3 | |
| Project/Internship | ||
| HHP 873 | Culminating Experience 2 | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Elective courses must be graduate level (600 level and above) and can come from any academic discipline that contributes meaningfully to the student's program of study. All electives must be approved by the student's advisor. Offerings are variable and will depend on the Department from which they are taken.
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Taken after all course requirements have been completed.
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As a final step in the program, all students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to graduation.
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HHP 815 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 610G | Global Health | 3 |
| HHP 620G | Epidemiology in Public Health | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHP 825 | Statistical Analysis in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 618G | Environmental Health | 3 |
| HHP 620G | Epidemiology in Public Health | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHP 630G | Administration in Health Care | 3 |
| HHP 625G | Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHP 873 | Culminating Experience | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.
To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.
The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.
Admission Criteria
- Acceptance to the Graduate School at Fort Hays State University:
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for last 60 credit hours on the bachelor's degree; or
- A 2.50-2.99 grade point average for last 60 credit hours on the bachelor's degree and a minimum score of 148 on both the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a minimum score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT);
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement introducing yourself and your reasons for applying to the program.