Master of Health Science

The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Health Science program is designed to provide advanced opportunities for baccalaureate graduates in the health care field.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Science program prepares graduates to serve as health care leaders in a variety of leadership and administrative roles within the diverse and dynamic health delivery system. Graduates acquire skills and expertise in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating innovative and quality health care services.

Coursework for this degree program is offered by distance learning. Total program length is 45 credit hours. As a distance learning program, out-of-state students (non-Florida residents) will be eligible for a tuition waiver that will bring the tuition to the equivalence of in-state students (Florida residents).

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The mission of the Master of Science in Health Science program at FGCU is to prepare early career professionals for management and leadership roles in healthcare services delivery systems. The flexible, innovative, online modality of our program provides competency-based education to a diverse student population.	To be the health administration program of choice for students in Southwest Florida and beyond, with aspirations for regional and national recognition for academic excellence.	Excellence Interprofessional Teamwork Professionalism Ethics and Integrity Civility and Respect Inclusivity

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The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Science Program Offers Unique Opportunities to Learn the Dynamics of the Health Care System and the Evidence-based Best Practices in Health Services Administration.

The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals who seek specialized education in health services administration. The flexibility of the distance-learning program offers baccalaureate degree graduates the opportunity to acquire expertise and specialization in line with their interest, needs and career applications in health services administration.

Students learn practical managerial and organizational knowledge and skills to address financial and economic issues, balance human resources needs, utilize the health information data and technology, and streamline the health care delivery process and system to improve its quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. The curriculum will prepare students to become health care leaders in a variety of leadership and administrative roles within the diverse and dynamic health delivery system.

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The program embraces different backgrounds and interests and is appropriate for individuals who wish to gain further interdisciplinary education in health services administration.
All of the courses necessary to complete this program are available by web-based distance learning.

The curriculum is developed by collaborating efforts between the Marieb College of Health & Human Services and the Lutgert College of Business. By working with leading health care organizations in the region, the curriculum is continuously updated to meet the fast-changing needs and innovative opportunities of the health care field.

The program embraces different backgrounds and interests and is appropriate for individuals who wish to gain further interdisciplinary education in health services administration.

All of the courses necessary to complete this program are available by web-based distance learning.

The following outcome measures are published yearly:

Year	2022-2023	2023-2024
Placement Rate	100%	100%
Graduation Rate	100%	100%

Annual Report: https://eligible.cahme.org/?fgcuonline

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Admissions Information
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Getting Started
Applicants must submit an application online per the individual program’s instructions below. Please contact Graduate Admissions at 239-745-GRAD or graduate@fgcu.edu for additional information about the application process. Satisfaction of minimum University and program requirements does not guarantee admission to a graduate program. Applicants should check with the program for the most up to date admission requirements prior to commencing the application process.
Applications are reviewed by the program's admissions committee. The committee takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications and considers all application materials in the decision.
- Submit an application through HAMPCAS (https://www.aupha.org/resourcecenter/studentshampcas).
- Earned baccalaureate degree from an institution that maintains accreditation by a U.S. Department of Education sanctioned accrediting body (https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html) or equivalent foreign institution.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours attempted in the undergraduate degree. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Professional resume showing any healthcare, management, or relevant experience. While specific experience is not required, work and/or volunteer experience is considered.
- Submission of a personal statement of approximately 2 pages describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing the MS in Health Science degree, any experience that you have that would prepare you for this program, and your career goals after completing the program.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview. The interview is required for admission to the program.
Admission Deadlines
Fall admission only. Application deadline is February 1 of each year.
Program Requirements
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Program Requirements for the 2024-2025 Catalog Year
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Earn a grade of C or better in each course. A grade of C minus (C-) is considered less than a C. Only one grade of C is allowed.
- Refer to the Health Science Student Guidebook for further information on progression standards.
- Submit an application for graduation by semester deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.
- Earn a minimum of 45 credits with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Students must register for a minimum of one credit during the semester in which they apply for graduation.
- Earn more than 50% of the credits toward the degree through FGCU.
Program Requirements
1. Required Courses in the Major (45 credits):
  HSA 5115 Mgmt of Health Care Orgs (3)
  HSA 6114 Health Care Delivery Systems (3)
  HSA 6126 Health Insurance Managed Care (3)
  HSA 6153 Health Care Policy (3)
  HSA 6155 Health Care Economics (3)
  HSA 6163 HC Strategic Mgmt & Marketing (3)
  HSA 6179 Health Care Financial Mgmt (3)
  HSA 6198 Health Care Info Systems (3)
  HSA 6342 Human Res Mgmt for HC Mgrs (3)
  HSA 6346 Org Theory & Behavior in HC (3)
  HSA 6385 Healthcare Quality Improvement (3)
  HSA 6435 Decision Analysis in HC (3)
  HSA 6942 Health Serv Admin Internship (3)
  IHS 6112 Legal & Ethic Aspct Hlth Care (3)
  IHS 6939 Health Admin Capstone Seminar (3)
Total Credits Required: 45 HRS
Course Descriptions
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Official Course Descriptions

Search for official course descriptions by using the Course Description Search utility.

Go to the Course Descriptions Search Web page, then follow these steps:
1. Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
2. Select a course prefix from one of the SUBJECT dropdowns (required)
3. Enter search words in the TEXT field (optional, but will narrow the search results)
4. Press Search
Supplemental Course Descriptions

The following course descriptions only provide information about the focus that an individual professor chooses to take for their course. These descriptions are not a replacement for the official course description. Use the Course Description Search page to find the official course description.
Course Schedule
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Getting started with the Course Schedule Search

Search for program courses by using the Course Schedule Search utility.

Go to the Course Schedule Search Web page, then follow these steps:
1. Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
2. Select one or more of the search options to narrow your results (for example, CAMPUS, COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT, LEVEL, PREFIX*, COURSE ATTRIBUTE**). For virtual or web courses, select VIRTUAL in the CAMPUS field.
3. Press Search.
*A course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline (for example, ACG for Accounting , BSC for Biological Science, ENC for English Composition). See the Degree Requirements page for a list of courses (with prefix and number) that can be used to fulfill degree requirements.

**A course attribute identifies specific characteristics of courses that can be used in a Degree Evaluation to satisfy a degree requirement. (Course attribute examples are Humanities courses - GEHM and Social Science courses - GESO.)
Learning Outcomes
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Consistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. Within this process, students and instructors share responsibility for learning that is a movement from the simple to the complex, the concrete to the abstract, and the dependent to the independent. Upon successful completion of the MS in Health Science program, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate how various legal and ethical issues influence the practice of health care.
2. Analyze health care problems and formulate plausible solutions.
3. Demonstrate professional communication skills in health care.
4. Analyze statistical information in health care.
5. Function as a health care professional.
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Assistance
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Tuition and Fees

Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Office of the Bursar.

Financial Aid Opportunities

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In-state tuition rates offered for out-of-state students for this 100% online program.

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Department of Health Sciences

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