Master of Science in Health Services (MSHS) - Community Health Online Degree Information

	Master of Science in Health Services (MSHS) - Community Health
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Degree Title:	Master of Science in Health Services (MSHS) - Community Health
College:	Independence University
Description:	Community health issues include environmental pollution, drug and alcohol abuse, poor nutrition, occupational health, violence, and AIDS. The health needs of every community are unique in some way. The Community Health concentration prepares you to manage community-based health programs that focus on the special needs of these groups. As a Community Health professional, you will coordinate school health, public health, environmental health protection, maternal and child health, and the personal health practices within a given population. The program will provide you with the knowledge and skills that are essential in working with communities to assess, develop, implement and evaluate change strategies which promote improved health. The Master of Community Health program focuses on the research and administrative aspects of community health.

Accreditation:	Independence University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
California College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

Address:
2324 Hoover Ave
National City, CA 91950
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Semester-based system with modular starts. Students are able to start as soon as they would like.

Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition ranges from $295-$450 per semester hour and $197-$300 per quarter credit hour. Tuition depends upon the program, discounts & scholarships you might earn, and what grants may be available.

Credit-earning Options:
Credits earned at an accredited school are accepted. Also, we accept credits validated by CLEP, DANTES, USAFI, PEP, College Entrance Examination Board (AP), ACT, and ACE.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Associate's College

Technical Requirements:
Minimum computer requirements are: Pentium, Windows 95 or above, 150 MB of free space, 32 MG of RAM, recent video and sound card, speakers, Internet service provider, 56K speed modem, CD/ROM player, Internet browser, e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

On-Campus Requirement:
None. You can complete your program from the comfort of your home, work, while traveling, or any place you choose.

Loans Offered:
Through a variety of financial aid programs, everyone can afford to enroll in college. IU offers private student financial aid: student loans, scholarships, and grants.