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Health Sciences Department
Professional Studies Building, Rm. 219
201-200-3431
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Dr. Gail Gordon, Chairperson
Assistant Professor Lorraine Chewey, Coordinator,
Graduate School Nurse Certificate Program
Professor Marcia Pinkett-Heller, Coordinator,
Master’s Program in Health Sciences
Dr. Philip Congilose, Coordinator,
Drivers Education Certification Program
The Department of Health Sciences offers a Master of Science with
concentrations in either community health education, health administration
or school health education.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MATRICULATION
Students seeking admission to the master of science program must demonstrate
aptitude and promise of successful advanced work in the area of health
administration, community health and school health education by meeting
the following criteria:
- A bachelor's degree with a major in health sciences or its equivalent.
Students not meeting this requirement may be assigned an advised
program of undergraduate courses in health sciences.
- A minimum of six semester hours in the natural sciences and
nine semester hours in the behavioral sciences completed at the
undergraduate level. Students not meeting this requirement may
be assigned an advised program of undergraduate courses in the
natural and/or behavioral sciences.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above for all undergraduate
work. Students not meeting this requirement may be assigned a
qualifying program of graduate courses in Health Sciences.
- Satisfactory completion of the verbal and quantitative aptitude
tests of the Graduate Record Examination with a combined score
of 900 or above, or a satisfactory score on the Miller
Analogies Test (as defined by the Office of Graduate Studies).
- Acceptance into the program is contingent upon the successful
completion of twelve credits of graduate Health Sciences courses
with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) or above.
- Students must submit a short resume of biographical data, including
work and educational experience, and a "statement of purpose"
outlining the student's goals and objectives in seeking the master
of science degree.
- Students must submit the names of two references, preferably
faculty members or employers, who would be willing to complete
the Health Sciences Graduate Admissions Recommendation Form.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
All students seeking a master of science degree from the Department
of Health Sciences must complete a core of required courses, as
well as the sequence of restricted electives and specialized major
courses in their selected concentration (community health education,
health administration or school health education). In addition,
elective courses may be taken in the student's individual area of
interest.
FIELD EXPERIENCES
A supervised, field training experience is an integral part of the
Master of Science concentrations in community health education and
health administration. The experience, which is arranged to suit
the individual needs of the student, offers an opportunity to apply,
in an actual work situation, the principles, techniques, and procedures
learned in the classroom. The field training experience is initiated
once all course work has been completed. The field training requirement
may be waived for students who have a minimum of two years of professional
experience in a health setting as an educator for the community
health education concentration or an administrator for the health
administration concentration. Students are placed in hospitals,
health maintenance organizations, insurance companies, medical schools
or other settings to complete their field training requirements.
MASTER'S THESIS/PROJECT
A culminating activity in the graduate program is the preparation
of a master's thesis or project. A graduate student in the Department
of Health Sciences must complete such a requirement. In order to
complete this requirement a student may conduct original research,
an in-depth policy analysis or design a project that addresses an
important health issue. After the successful completion of thirty
graduate credits, students may obtain the approval of their graduate
advisor and initiate work on the thesis or project. Guidelines for
the master's degree thesis/project are available from the Department
of Health Sciences upon request.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
Students may transfer a maximum of eight credits towards the fulfillment
of requirements for the Master of Science. Only courses completed
for graduate credit, with a grade of "B" or better, at an accredited
college or university will be accepted.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Courses in the school health, community health and health administration
tracks may fall into the guidelines of a teacher's Professional
Improvement Plan as this relates to the anticipated requirement
that all New Jersey public school teachers achieve one hundred hours
of professional development training (beginning September, 2000).
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES - COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION
The goal of this specialization, leading to a Master of Science
in Health Sciences, is to prepare students for careers related to
health promotion and education. More specifically, the program prepares
students to fulfill leadership roles in planning, management and
evaluation of community health programs. Graduates may pursue job
placements in a variety of settings including hospitals, managed
care organizations, health departments, health insurance companies,
health centers, senior citizens' agencies, substance abuse agencies
and others. Students are able to continue their present employment
while completing the 36-42 credit program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (36-42 CREDITS)
Core Courses (18 credits)
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HLTH 605 |
Environmental, Occupational Health
and Safety |
3 |
| HLTH 614 |
Advanced Epidemiology |
3 |
| HLTH 616 |
Techniques of Health Research |
3 |
| HLTH 626 |
Health Care Organization |
3 |
| HLTH 629 |
Health Education: Theory and Practice |
3 |
| HLTH 660 |
Thesis or Department Project |
3 |
Students must take 18 credits from
the restricted electives, elective or professional sequence
categories.
Restricted Electives (A minimum of 6 credits) |
| HLTH 500 |
Managed Health Care |
3 |
| HLTH 530 |
Drug Abuse Workshop |
3 |
| HLTH 610 |
Contemporary Trends in Community
Mental Health |
3 |
| HLTH 612 |
Community Organization for Health |
3 |
| HLTH 633 |
Consumer Health |
3 |
| HLTH 637 |
Health Law |
3 |
| HLTH 638 |
Fiscal Management |
3 |
| Elective Courses (Up to 12 credits) |
| HLTH 501 |
Administration of Managed Health
Care Plans |
3 |
| HLTH 510 |
Health Science Field Study and
Travel Seminar: International Health Management |
3 |
| HLTH 515 |
Curriculum Development in Health
Education |
3 |
| HLTH 517 |
Methods of Health Education |
3 |
| HLTH 603 |
Coordinating School and Community
Health Programs |
3 |
| HLTH 604 |
Community Nutrition |
3 |
| HLTH 617 |
Health Administration Theory and
Practice |
3 |
| HLTH 618 |
Health Economics |
3 |
| HLTH 621 |
Seminar in Comprehensive Health
Planning |
3 |
| HLTH 622 |
Health Personnel Management |
3 |
| HLTH 635 |
Public Health Issues of Immigration |
3 |
| HLTH 645 |
Family Life and Sex Education |
3 |
| HLTH 650 |
Development of Substance Awareness
Programs |
3 |
| PSYC 615 |
Therapeutic Intervention Techniques
I: Alcohol and Substance Abuse |
3 |
| PSYC 650 |
Psychology of Alcohol and Substance
Abuse |
3 |
| Professional Sequence (6 credits) |
| HLTH 609 |
Supervised Field Training (Residency) |
6 |
In addition to the 36 credits, a supervised field
placement of 8-12 weeks (6 credits) is required for students who
have less than two years of acceptable professional experience in
the health field. Written verification of professional experience
is the responsibility of the student.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES - HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
The primary aim of the Health Administration specialization is to
prepare the graduate students with knowledge and experience for
professional careers in the administration of a health care program,
agency or facility. Upon completion of the program, graduate students
are prepared for management positions in hospitals, long-term care
facilities, managed care organizations, prepaid group practices,
health centers, health planning agencies and federal, state, and
voluntary health organizations and agencies. The 39-45 credit hour
program can be completed on a part-time basis, enabling individuals
to maintain their present employment status.
Program Requirements (39-45 credits)
Core Courses (24 credits)
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HLTH 500 |
Managed Health Care |
3 |
| HLTH 614 |
Advanced Epidemiology |
3 |
| HTLH 616 |
Techniques of Health Research |
3 |
| HLTH 617 |
Health Administration Theory and
Practice |
3 |
| HLTH 626 |
Health Care Organization |
3 |
| HLTH 637 |
Health Law |
3 |
| HLTH 638 |
Fiscal Management |
3 |
| HLTH 660 |
Thesis or Department
Project |
3 |
Students must take
15 credits from the restricted electives, elective and professional
sequence categories.
Restricted Electives (A minimum of 6 credits) |
| HLTH 501 |
Administration of Managed
Health Care Plans |
3 |
| HLTH 605 |
Environmental, Occupational
Health and Safety |
3 |
| HLTH 622 |
Health Personnel Management |
3 |
| Elective Courses (Up
to 9 credits) |
| HLTH 510 |
Health Science Field
Study and Travel Seminar: International Health Management |
3 |
| HLTH 517 |
Methods of Health Education |
3 |
| HLTH 530 |
Drug Abuse Workshop |
3 |
| HLTH 610 |
Contemporary Trends
in Community Mental Health |
3 |
| HLTH 612 |
Community Organization
for Health |
3 |
| PSYC 615 |
Therapeutic Intervention
Techniques I: Alcohol and Substance Abuse |
3 |
| HLTH 618 |
Health Economics |
3 |
| HLTH 621 |
Seminar in Comprehensive
Health Planning |
3 |
| HLTH 632 |
Long-Term Care Administration |
3 |
| HLTH 633 |
Consumer Health |
3 |
| HLTH 635 |
Public Health Issues
of Immigration |
3 |
| HLTH 650 |
Development of Substance
Awareness Programs |
3 |
| PSYC 650 |
Psychology of Alcohol
and Substance Abuse |
3 |
| Professional Sequence
(6 credits) |
| HLTH 609 |
Supervised Field Training
(Residency) |
6 |
In addition to the 39 credits, a supervised field
placement of 8-12 weeks (6 credits) is required for students who
have less than two years of acceptable professional experience in
the health field. Written verification of professional experience
is the responsibility of the student.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES-SCHOOL HEALTH
EDUCATION
The School Health Education specialization provides advanced preparation
for those interested in health education in a school system. Students
in this program take courses in educational theory and methods,
as well as courses focused upon particular issues related to children
and teenagers, such as drug abuse and family life education. The
39-credit program can be completed on a part-time basis, enabling
individuals to maintain their present employment status.
Program Requirements (39 credits)
Core Courses (15 credits)
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HLTH 614 |
Advanced Epidemiology |
3 |
| HLTH 616 |
Techniques of Health Research |
3 |
| HLTH 629 |
Health Education Theory and Practice |
3 |
| HLTH 645 |
Family Life and Sex Education |
3 |
| HLTH 660 |
Thesis or Department
Project |
3 |
Students must take a total of 21
credits from among the Restricted
Electives and Elective categories, as specified below.
Restricted Electives (minimum of 9 credits) |
| HLTH 515 |
Curriculum Development in Health
Education** (Required for students without an undergraduate
course in curriculum development) |
3 |
| HLTH 517 |
Methods of Health Education (Required
for students without an undergraduate methods course) |
3 |
| HLTH 530 |
Drug Abuse Workshop |
3 |
| EDU 500 |
Classroom Management |
1 |
| EDU 628 |
Learning and Motivation |
3 |
| EDU 654 |
The Urban Challenge in Education |
3 |
| PSYC 601 |
Psychology of Learning and Cognition |
3 |
| PSYC 602 |
The Psychology of Personality |
3 |
| PSYC 650 |
Psychology of Alcohol and Substance
Abuse |
3 |
** Courses toward Supervision Certification
Elective Courses (maximum of 15 credits) |
| HLTH 500 |
Managed Health Care |
3 |
| HLTH 510 |
Health Science Field Study and
Travel Seminar: International Health Management |
3 |
| HLTH 603 |
Coordinating School and Community
Health Programs |
3 |
| HLTH 604 |
Community Nutrition |
3 |
| HLTH 605 |
Environmental, Occupational Health
and Safety |
3 |
| HLTH 610 |
Contemporary Trends
in Community Mental Health |
3 |
| HLTH 612 |
Community Organization for Health |
3 |
| HLTH 633 |
Consumer Health |
3 |
| HLTH 635 |
Public Health Issues of Immigration |
3 |
| HLTH 650 |
Development of Substance Awareness
Programs |
3 |
| EDLD 660 |
Principles of Supervision and Human
Resource Management** |
3 |
| EDLD 662 |
Principles of Curriculum Development
and Evaluation** |
3 |
| EDLD 665 |
Personnel, Supervision and Staff
Development ** |
3 |
| |
OR |
|
| EDLD 669 |
Measurement and Supervision of
Learning and Teaching** |
3 |
| PSYC 615 |
Therapeutic Intervention Techniques
I: Alcohol and Substance Abuse |
3 |
| ** Courses toward Supervision Certification |
DRIVER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION NEW JERSEY CERTIFICATION
OF DRIVER EDUCATION (CLASSROOM AND BEHIND THE WHEEL) (3 CREDITS)
Admission to this certification program requires a valid driver's
license from any state or a learner's permit from the State of New
Jersey. Note: Graduate credit may be attained for 500-level courses
by students holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
or university.
Select one of the following courses
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HLTH 503 |
Defensive Driving Teaching Techniques |
3 |
| HLTH 505 |
Contemporary Methods, Materials
and Eval. in Driver Ed. |
3 |
NEW YORK (PROVISIONAL-ONE YEAR) CERTIFICATION OF DRIVER EDUCATION
(CLASSROOM AND BEHIND THE WHEEL) (6 CREDITS)
Admission to this certification program requires a valid driver's
license from any state or a learner's permit from the State of New
Jersey.
Note: Graduate credit may be attained for 500-level courses by students
holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
| HLTH 503 |
Defensive Driving Teaching Techniques |
3 |
| HLTH 505 |
Contemporary Methods, Material
and Eval. in Driver Ed. |
3 |
NEW YORK (PERMANENT) CERTIFICATION OF DRIVER EDUCATION (CLASSROOM
AND BEHIND THE WHEEL) (12 CREDITS)
Admission to this certification program requires a valid driver's
license from any state or a learner's permit from the State of New
Jersey. Note: Graduate credit may be attained for 500-level courses
by students holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
or university.
| HLTH 503 |
Defensive Driving Teaching Techniques |
3 |
| HLTH 505 |
Contemporary Methods, Material
and Eval. in Driver Ed. |
3 |
| HLTH 506 |
Trends and Issues in Driver Education |
3 |
| HLTH 507 |
Principles of Safety and Accident
Prevention |
3 |
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL NURSING
Completion of this program, approved by the New Jersey State Department
of Education meets the requirements for the Educational Services
Certificate Endorsement as a Certified School Nurse. This endorsement
authorizes the holder to perform nursing services and to teach in
areas related to health in public schools in grades preschool through
12. (NJDED Administrative Code title 6A; Chapter 9-13.3)
Students must hold current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certification, New Jersey
license as a Registered Nurse, and a bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university. To be considered for admission into this
program, a student must have an Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and a
minimum of 3 years work experience in nursing. Additionally, an
interview with the Program Coordinator is required.
Certificate Program Requirements (32 credits)
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HLTH 518 |
Methods and Curriculum Dev in Health
Education |
3 |
| HLTH 530 |
Drug Abuse Workshop |
3 |
| HLTH 620 |
Evidence Based Practice in Public
Health |
3 |
| HLTH 635 |
Public Health Issues of Immigration |
3 |
| HLTH 636 |
Role of the School Nurse in the
Coordinated School Health Program I |
3 |
| HLTH 642 |
Role of the School Nurse in the
Coordinated School Health Program II |
3 |
| HLTH 643 |
Graduate School Nurse /Health Education
Practicum |
8 |
| PSYC 603 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| SPEC 605 |
Introduction to Education and Psychology
of Exceptional Children |
3 |
Additionally, upon completion of this certificate
program, students may wish to continue with the following remaining
15 credits to receive a Master of Science Degree with a specialization
in School Health Education.
| Core Degree Requirements (15 Credits) |
| HLTH 614 |
Advanced Epidemiology |
3 |
| HLTH 616 |
Techniques of Health Research |
3 |
| HLTH 629 |
Health Education Theory and Practice |
3 |
| HLTH 645 |
Family Life and Sex Education |
3 |
| HLTH 660 |
Thesis or Department Project |
3 |
| |
Total credits for an M.S. degree
with School Nurse Certification |
47 |
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