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Got a question about the Master of Health Science Program? Find answers below.
The Master of Health Science Program is an established program within the College of Allied Health and Nursing of NSU. NSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, educational specialist and doctoral degrees. Please see the SACS website for more information. 2. Can I complete the program from home? The program is designed to be completed in an online format. There is no on campus residency for most students. The only residency requirement is a 2-week summer seminar for the students enrolled in the Child Development Specialist Track. 3. Will I need an internet provider (ISP) such as America Online or Earthlink? Yes. You will need access to the Internet through one of several internet service providers in order to access the course materials and online student center. We also recommend, though not required, cable or DSL access instead of dial-up. 4. Is this program for physician assistants only? No. The program is designed for bachelor’s level health care professionals. We currently have several disciplines represented including, but not limited to, PA's, PT's, RT's, NP's, both private and military. We currently have 90+ students of diverse health care backgrounds. 5. Are Chat Sessions and Discussion Boards required in each course? Each professor has their own method of instruction. Typically, chat sessions are used less than discussion boards due to the geographical and time zone differences. But, one or the other may be required elements of each course. 6. How much time will I spend studying and working on assignments each week? How much time you spend will be based on several factors to include your study style, time management, the professors methods, and your study area. It is generally felt by polling current students that approximately 6 to 8 hours per week per class will be the average. 7. What is considered "Full Time? "We consider 6 credits per semester to be full time. 8. How do I pay for the program? Courses are paid per semester hour. For the current cost, see the Tuition Page. All courses are paid for upon registration for any particular semester. If you take one course, you pay for 1 course and so on. 9. Can I just complete the work in each course as time permits? No. Most instructors have due dates for assignments not unlike an in-class program. The online courses work very much like a classroom and you will be required to interact with the professor and the other students in your virtual classroom. Yes. Each professor determines the need for a text book and internet readings. You will be responsible for purchasing the required text for each course. 11. Do students have a place they can exchange information outside the virtual classroom? Yes. We have developed an online student center for the MHSc program. In this virtual student lounge, you can post messages, questions, and have chats with classmates. You will also find the schedule, course plans, links, library resources and much more.For more information regarding degree offerings at Nova Southeastern University, see our online Fact Book. |