M.H.Sc. Curriculum

Completing the generalist curriculum requires 37 credits as detailed below.

Sports medicine is a broad body of knowledge in health care which addresses the needs of individuals in all age groups who exercise, an essential component of health. Sports medicine deals with the medical supervision of recreational and competitive athletes and all others who exercise for prevention and treatment of disease and injury.

The Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Concentration in Sports Medicine is designed to provide individuals the theoretical, clinical and administrative training necessary to provide career mobility and professional enhancement. The Sports Medicine didactic curriculum provides education in a variety of clinical and non-clinical areas. The program will also assist the student in preparation for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Exam. The classes will focus on the various component of the sports industry, ranging from specific classes discussing the physical demands and bio-mechanics of each sport, the fundamentals of training principles and coaching techniques to the nutritional and psychological implications.

The internship and practicum components of the program will be tailored to the individual interest and goal of the graduate student. Under faculty guidance, students will demonstrate increased understanding in their chosen area of study. Students enrolled in this segment of the program already must have graduated from their entry-level professional training. The clinical component will be conducted in medical clinics, rehabilitation centers, or within organized sports such as high school, college or the professional level.

Requirements

The M.H.Sc. Concentration in Sports Medicine in the College of Allopathic Medicine requires a minimum of 37 credit hours of course work. This 37 credit, master's degree program is designed for the practicing amateur or professional coach, assistant coach, athletic director, athletic trainer or other allied health professional who deals with athletes.

Obtain Course Credit

Ask the Program Director about course credit for CSCS certifications already obtained.

This concentration is designed for those allied health professionals seeking opportunities in higher education teaching. The study of educational practical theory related to higher education is an important aspect of professional development for the master prepared allied health professional. 

This opportunity will allow the student to begin to explore education as a career choice. For many these core skills are vital in health care today.

Completing this concentration requires 37 credits as detailed below. 

Concentration for Recognition

In order to gain recognition in the "Higher Education" concentration of the M.H.Sc. program, the student must complete all four courses for 12 total hours. Those completing the concentration will be recognized as such with appropriate credentials. Students may take individual courses for elective or toward completion of the clinical core for those not involved with clinical activities.

If you have any questions regarding the concentration in Higher Education please contact the program or your academic advisor.

The M.H.Sc. degree with a concentration in Health Care Administration is designed to provide clinical and administrative health professionals with the theoretical and practical training necessary to enhance career mobility and professional advancement. The new concentration will offer courses in leadership and management, finance, ethics, risk management, research, and other essential areas of health care administration. While there are specific routes for administrators to follow into higher leadership roles, this type of educational experience is often lacking for the clinician who wishes to assume more leadership responsibility within their medical organization. Current research evidence shows that there is a need for not just formal administrative leadership, but also a need to develop integrated leadership processes throughout healthcare delivery systems.

A program that provides potential leaders in health care with the necessary skills, abilities, and competencies to realize their goals is needed. Leadership opportunities abound in a broad array of environments through the full spectrum of health care from education, the implementation of policy and technology as well as the delivery of health care. The M.H.Sc. program at Nova Southeastern University has the resources and expert faculty to provide students with a meaningful educational experience in Administration in Health Care.

Completing this concentration requires 31 credits as detailed below. 

This credit concentration is offered through a partnership with our NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Health Informatics program. Health informatics uses data, information, and knowledge for clinical care, scientific inquiry, decision-making, and problem-solving to improve health, safety, and effectiveness of those working and being cared for within the system of health care delivery.

Completing this concentration requires 32 credits as detailed below. 

This concentration is offered through a partnership with our NSU Shepard Broad Law School. It is designed for allied health professionals who want to be introduced to the legal aspect of healthcare. For many, this knowledge is vital in today's health care environment.

Course Schedule

Please note that students in this track fall under the following course schedule. Students varying from that schedule may run into financial aid award difficulties and will fall out of sequence sequence for the health law courses, affecting timeframe for completion.

Students in this track should consider themselves in a locked-step schedule. In order to be eligible for financial aid, a student must be enrolled for a minimum of 3 credits per term. Start date is each July.

Total credits for the Master of Health Science Degree with a Concentration in Health Law: 43

This concentration is designed for health care professionals seeking to enter or be promoted in the rapidly expanding field of health care risk management, compliance and patient safety. The courses in this concentration will prepare graduates with the skills and background necessary to reduce medical errors, control adverse events, analyze health informatics data, and implement a quality improvement and patient safety initiative. The curriculum of the concentration is designed to assist graduates with the academic preparation for the following certifications:

• Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management  - (CPHRM)
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety  - (CPPS)
• Certified in Health Care Compliance  - (CHC)

Disclaimer: There are other requirements for the above certifications and completion of the concentration courses and degree requirements is not a guarantee of certification.

Completing this concentration requires 37 credits as detailed below.

Concentration for Recognition

In order to gain recognition in the "Health Care Risk Management, Patient Safety and Compliance" concentration of the MHSc program, the student must complete all five courses for 15 total hours. Those completing the concentration will be recognized as such with appropriate credentials. If you have any questions of how this may apply to your MHSc completion, contact the program or your academic advisor for assistance.

If you have any questions regarding the concentration in Health Care Risk Management please contact the program or your academic advisor.