Shape the Future of Health & Wellness
The fully online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) with a concentration in Health & Wellness prepares students to lead preventive health and wellness initiatives. Students gain expertise in holistic well-being, evidence based practices aimed at preventing disease, and supporting sustainable wellness practices across diverse populations.
This graduate program emphasizes the importance of well-being as a foundation for lifelong health, blending evidence-based wellness practices with behavioral, cultural, and complementary health approaches. Graduates are prepared to design and lead health and wellness initiatives, coaching and behavior-change strategies to motivate healthier lifestyles in clinical, community, corporate, and educational settings.
Mission of the Program
The mission of the Touro University Worldwide Health Science Graduate Program is to educate and develop leaders in the health sciences field by providing competencies and skills needed to be productive professionals who serve the health-promotion and disease-prevention needs of diverse local, regional, national, and international populations.
These competencies and skills include the ability to perform research and program evaluation as well as deliver services in order to reduce health disparities among underserved populations.
Note: This degree does not lead to any form of licensure or certification.
What makes this MS in Health Sciences program different?
Academically strong
- Evidence-Based Wellness Education – Integrates coaching, cultural, and complementary practices
- Learn from scholar-practitioners with expertise in the industry.
- Holistic Perspective – Focus on health, wellness, and well-being across diverse populations
- Nonprofit Accredited University
Flexible and Accessible
- No GRE required
- Accelerated admissions process
- 6 starts throughout the year
- 8 weeks session
- 100% online
Affordable
- Affordable tuition
- No residency required
- Finish in one year*
*Degree can be earned in 12 months by those who take two courses per term for six consecutive terms.
What can you do with a Master of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health & Wellness degree?
The Master of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health & Wellness degree from Touro University Worldwide prepares graduates for leadership roles in working with groups and communities on programs and implementing health and wellness initiatives that promote long-term well-being. Position yourself for corporate wellness, community health, and holistic health career opportunities. Potential job titles include:
- Wellness Program Director
- Community Health Specialist
- Corporate Wellness Consultant
- Health Educator
- Integrative Health Coordinator
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual salary for medical and health services managers, including public health managers, is $104,830. The BLS also projects 28% job growth in the field over the next decade. The TUW BSHS Healthcare Administration – Long-Term Care Concentration prepares you for success in this in-demand field.
BLS: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm#tab-1
Core Requirements
24 Semester Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides an overview of human development and aging as normal part of the life cycle. Demographic and epidemiological trends with respect to aging will be examined. Common diseases of aging and their impact upon caregivers will be explored. Health behavior theory and health education planning models will be introduced and applied in the context of chronic disease prevention.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides the students the capacity to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in various community and health care settings. Needs assessment methods, planning models, goals and objectives setting, strategy selection, data collection, and quality and evaluation issues will be addressed.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides an overview of essential concepts related to culture and cross-cultural perspectives in health. The relationship between theory and practice in multicultural education are emphasized. The overreaching goal of this course is designed to develop culture awareness, and promote intercultural understanding in order to function effectively in a multicultural educational setting as a health educator.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides the student with an overview of the health education/health promotion field and an opportunity to develop skills in needs assessment and program planning. The student will learn why health behavior is such an important contributor to current public health problems and how health education and promotion programs can be used to address the problems. The student will be introduced to a hands-on experience using the PRECEDE/PROCEED planning framework to conduct a needs assessment and design a health promotion program.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to provide students the capability to evaluate research findings in the field of health education. In addition, students identify the relationship of conceptual models and theories to research (knowledge building). Quantitative reasoning, and statistical analysis and will be introduced as they are applied to performing scientific investigations.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course presents an introduction to the legal and ethical issues that arise in management of health services organizations. Topics include: ethics in business and clinical decision making, tools for understanding ethics and ethical analysis, professional and organizational guidelines in making ethical decisions, including codes of ethics and mission statements, organizational responses to ethical issues, including ethics processes, such as institutional ethics committees and institutional review boards, conflicts of commitment and conflicts of interest, patient and community concerns and end of life decisions.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides an introduction to health education program administration and an overview of the skills and knowledge needed to administer a health education program.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Major public health issue will be chosen by the student and will be addressed within a specific population or geographic region of interest. The student will conduct a literature review of the scholarly literature to identify existing disease control strategies. A strategy for improved public health practices will be formulated to address that issue. Potential obstacles or barriers to improved public health practices will be identified. The student will also discuss ways in which these barriers may be overcome. The final products will be a comprehensive paper that reflects scholarly synthesis, integration, and application of previously acquired knowledge.
CREDITS
3
Elective Requirements (Please choose 1 elective course)
3 Semester Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides the students in depth knowledge of physical, social, psychological, and economic changes related to aging and the impacts of an aging population on the delivery of health care services.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of public and community health. Models, theories and policy analysis are included. It also provides an introduction to the nature of community health services and resources.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to provide students the capability to evaluate research findings in the field of health education, and in addition to identify the relationship of conceptual models and theories to research (knowledge building). Quantitative reasoning, and statistical analysis and will be introduced as they are applied to performing scientific investigations.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides a summary of mental health issues in our society with a focus the sociological concerns of mental health. The most commonly diagnosed mental health issues/disorders will be explored. Mental health will be examined in relation to the issues of social class and ethnicity.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to policy analysis by examining issues in the health sector with a problem focused and multi disciplinary approach that builds on political science, public administration, epidemiology, biostatistics, public policy and political theory. It explores the complexity of health policy and provides the basic tools used in policy design, implementation and evaluation.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will explore the juncture of health and safety in the workplace. Sources of workplace hazards will be considered as well as effective mitigation strategies. Economic, cultural and historic forces and their resultant impact on occupational safety and health will be considered. Students will explore federal, state and local sources of law that impact occupational safety and health.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course describes the evolution of environmental health and its impact on current public policies and present as well as evolving environmental health issues. Key topics include environmental justice, communication, human consumption, personal health practices and the reciprocal relationship between humans and the environment in which they live.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores the impact of emergency and disaster situations on public health infrastructure. Emphasis is placed on issues that arise during emergencies and disasters and their implications for individuals and communities. Psychosocial issues are also examined along with concepts of incident management and mitigation.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the basic principles used to study the distribution and determining factors of disease, injuries, and death in individuals and populations. Students learn about how Epidemiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health. Students explore Epidemiology as a tool for public health to promote and protect the public’s health based on science.
CREDITS
3
Concentration Requirements (3 concentration courses)
9
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the principles and basic competencies for health and wellness coaching. The course will cover key concepts for effective coaching, including communication skills, goal-setting strategies, and ethical consideration informed by behavior change models. The course strongly lays emphasis on rapport-building, motivation-building, and creating personal wellness plans addressing today’s growing health and wellness concerns.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will investigate the complex effects of lifestyle diseases on both individual health and society as a whole. The course offers an interdisciplinary perspective, covering the epidemiological foundations of these diseases, the risk factors and behavioral influences that affect their impact, and various strategies for presentation and intervention. These strategies include motivational interviewing, goal setting, and self-monitoring, among others. By the end of the course, students will acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases and enhance overall health outcomes for individuals and communities.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a comprehensive overview of complementary and integrative health practices, focusing on how they enhance conventional medicine. Students will delve into the principles, benefits, and supporting evidence of various modalities, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, yoga, and mind-body therapies. Emphasizing a holistic approach to health and wellness, the course explores the integration of these practices into traditional healthcare settings. Additionally, students will examine the ethical, cultural, and professional considerations relevant to complementary integrative health within the context of wellness practices. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the role of complementary and integrative health in modern healthcare, equipping them to apply this knowledge in professional settings.
CREDITS
3
Credit Hours
36
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 9 credits
Accreditation
WSCUC
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Tuition Information
TUW’s tuition is $500 per semester credit. A range of tuition assistance programs are available to prospective students to help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with continued education, including scholarships and students loans.
Many employers offer tuition assistance programs, so make sure to check to find out if additional financial support is available to you. TUW tuition assistance counselors are available to determine your eligibility for financial aid and other tuition assistance programs.