Cleveland State University Department of Health Sciences Health Sciences 2501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 US   Phone: 1-216-687-2000 Fax: 1-216-687-9316   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. Online   The M.S. in Health Sciences is a post-professional degree designed to prepare individuals for emerging leadership roles in the rapidly changing health care environment and to enhance opportunities for advancement in clinical, educational and administrative areas. Emphasis is on independent, self-directed learning and thedevelopment of diverse roles. This program is intended for practicing health care professionals. Courses areoffered evenings and weekends for part-time students. The program has a core of five courses. In addition, it requires three courses in an area of emphasis, three electives and a capstone research project or thesis. The three areas of emphasis are: professional practice, education and management. The M.S.H.S. also may be combined with one of CSU's certificate programs. These currently include: Advanced Study in Bioethics; Culture, Communication, and Health Care (pending final approval); Ergonomics/Human Factors; Gerontological Studies, and Health Care Administration.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1420  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3461  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $785  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $14135  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable