The program has four areas of coursework:

Core courses: A group of basic foundation courses (systems and policy, research methodology, and research seminar) that each student completes.

Specialization courses: You’ll select one from the following concentrations:

• Management or Education: For students who hold a credential in a medical or health-related field or have significant experience in hospitals or other health service delivery organizations; the purpose of these options is career enhancement.
• Nutrition or Environmental Health: Designed for two types of students, those who have credentials or experience in these fields, and those who do not; the purpose of these options is career enhancement or preparation for entry level positions. 
• Gerontology: Designed for students interested in working with older adults in a variety of healthcare or health services arenas.

Elective Options: You’ll select courses appropriate to your chosen specialization and career interests.

Completion options: You’ll select ONE of the following options:

• Research Project: Research study conducted by the student for application purposes, administered through the School of Health Sciences, supervised by a faculty member, and presented to the graduate faculty.
• Thesis: Research study conducted by the student for scholarly purposes, administered through the Graduate School and Research, supervised by a faculty committee, defended before the committee and the graduate faculty, and bound and filed with our school and Hunter Library.

Come learn more about the program—read about admission and graduation, review the curriculum, browse program FAQs, and meet our faculty. For more information, contact the MHS Program.