The M.S. in Health Sciences degree is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program designed for health and rehabilitation professionals and educators. Students accepted into the M.S. in Health Sciences program will acquire advanced knowledge in, and an understanding of current trends and issues in health sciences.
They will be guided in developing the problem solving skills to prepare themselves to assume leadership roles in practice and educational settings. Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Articulate the current trends and issues associated with the health sciences.
- Describe theories of health promotion and disease prevention.
- Compare and contrast health and rehabilitation systems across the world.
- Critically evaluate research in rehabilitation.
- Access systematic reviews and meta-analysis databases.
- Engage in substantive research in health and rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate an ethical approach with regard to rehabilitation services.
- Demonstrate the use of evidence based practice concepts.
- Articulate the ways in which diversity impacts health and rehabilitation.
- Be employed upon graduation, or accepted into post graduate educational programs.