Academic Catalog

Health Science (M.S.) 2023-2024 Catalog Year
Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Department of Health Sciences

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 (online). 

Program Admission Requirements

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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

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