Curriculum
Students enrolled in the MHS program will take a total of 36 credit hours – 21 credit hours of required courses and 15 credit hours of elective courses. Please note that not all courses are offered every term; work with your advisor to make sure you have the most up to date course schedule.
Traditional Pathway
| Core MHS Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | |
| IPE 7000 Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice ♦ | 3 |
| IPE 7025 Psychosocial Strategies for the Healthcare Provider | 3 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| IPE 7050 Evidence-Based Practice for the Health Care Professional | 3 |
| IPE 7100 Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| IPE 7121 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Healthcare | 3 |
| IPE 7200 Cultural Competency in Healthcare | 3 |
| Trimester 4 | |
| Specialization Course I | 3 |
| Specialization Course II | 3 |
| Trimester 5 | |
| Specialization Course III | 3 |
| Specialization Course IV | 3 |
| Trimester 6 | |
| MHS 7700 Comprehensive Project | 3 |
| Specialization Course V | 3 |
| Total Core Curriculum Credit Hours | 36 |
Accelerated Learning Pathway
| Core MHS Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | |
| IPE 7000B* Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice | 3 |
| IPE 7025 Psychosocial Strategies for the Healthcare Provider | 3 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| IPE 7050B* Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| IPE 7100 Ethics in Health Care | 3 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| IPE 7121B Organizational Leadership and Policy in Healthcare | 3 |
| IPE 7200 Cultural Competence in Healthcare | 3 |
| Trimester 4 | |
| Specialization Course 1 | 3 |
| Specialization Course 2 | 3 |
| Trimester 5 | |
| Specialization Course 3 | 3 |
| Specialization Course 4 | 3 |
| Trimester 6 | |
| Specialization Course 5 | 3 |
| MHS 7700 Comprehensive Project | 3 |
Total Elective Credit Hours Needed | 15 |
Total Credit Hours for MHS Degree | 36 |
♦ The immersions, Introduction to Interprofessional Scholarly Studies, Evidence-Based Practice for Health Care Professionals and Organizational Leadership and Policy in Healthcare, are optional for all students.
Choose a General MHS Degree or a Specialization
General MHS Electives
*Students may choose any 4 courses from the list below.
| Generalist Track | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MHS 7313 Fundamentals of Healthcare Law | 3 |
| MHS 7315 Contemporary Trends in Wellness | 3 |
| IPE 7300 Entrepreneurial Strategies in Health Care | 3 |
| IPE 7421 Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health | 3 |
Total Elective Credit Hours Needed | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for MHS Degree | 36 |
Athletic Training Specialization
*Students may choose any 5 courses from the list below.
(R) – Emergency Athletic Training has a mandatory residency for students specializing in Athletic Training.
| Athletic Training Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ATP 6000 Leadership in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATP 6025 Business of Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATP 6175 Emergency Athletic Training - (R) | 3 |
| ATP 6215 Sport & Disability | 3 |
| HCS 7416 Foundations of Imaging | 3 |
| ATP 6330 International Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATP 7130 Evidence-based Injury Prevention** | 3 |
| IPE 7255 Evidence-based Management of Concussion* | 3 |
| IPE 7316 Women's Health & Wellbeing | 3 |
| IPE 7421 Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health | 3 |
Total Elective Credit Hours Needed | 15 |
Total Credit Hours for MHS Degree | 36 |
(R) – Emergency Athletic Training has a mandatory residency for students specializing in Athletic Training.
*Students earn the ImPACT® Trained Athletic Trainers (ITAT) certification and 3.0 EBP continuing education units (CEUs).
**Students earn 30 EBP CEUs.
Teaching & Learning Specialization
*Students may choose any 5 courses from the list below.
| Teaching & Learning Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDF 7175/B Foundational Theory in Education | 3 |
| EDF 7050/B Teaching Methods in Higher Education | 3 |
| EDF 7171 Motivational Theory in Health Care Education | 3 |
| EDF 7161 Program and Curricular Design for Health Science Education | 3 |
| EDF 7182 Innovations in Healthcare Education | 3 |
| EDF 7181 Technology in Higher Education | 3 |
Total Elective Credit Hours Needed | 15 |
Total Credit Hours for MHS Degree | 36 |
Students who choose the Teaching & Learning specialization will have the option to enter the MHS to EdD Bridge program and earn their EdD in less time.
Executive Leadership Specialization
*Students may choose any 5 courses from the list below.
| Executive Leadership Specialization | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HSA 7260/B Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSA 7200 B Foundations of Healthcare Administration B | 3 |
| HSA 7250 Human Resources Management and Organizational Development in Healthcare | 3 |
| IPE 7230 Program/Project Planning and Management for Practice and Policy Change | 3 |
| IPE 7133 Strategic Planning In Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| HSA 7455 Special Topics in Professional Practice | Hours Vary |
Total Elective Credit Hours Needed | 15 |
Total Credit Hours for MHS Degree | 36 |
Informatics Specialization
*Students are required to complete all of the courses below for this specialization.
| Informatics Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| IPE 7400/B Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management | 3 |
| IPE 7155 Clinical Data Analytics and Decision Support | 3 |
| IPE 7250 Healthcare System Life Cycle Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IPE 7365 Information Management for Quality and Safety | 3 |
| IPE 7495 Application of Technology for Population Health and Healthcare Professional Education | 3 |
Total Elective Credit Hours Needed | 15 |
Total Credit Hours for MHS Degree | 36 |
MHS to EdD Bridge Program
Upon successful completion of the MHS Teaching and Learning Specialization at USAHS, you will be eligible to enroll in the MHS to EdD Bridge Program. Up to 30 credits can be applied from the MHS program, allowing you to complete the USAHS Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program in less time.
