About Saint Francis University
Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is the oldest Franciscan college in the United States and one of the first Catholic colleges established in this country. Saint Francis University offers higher education in an environment guided by Catholic values and teachings. Ninety-nine percent of all Saint Francis University graduates move on to employment or graduate school within six months.
Ranked in the top tier of the north region's best master’s degree granting universities in U.S. News and World Report's “Best Colleges", and designated by the Templeton Foundation as one of the nation’s Top 100 Character Building Colleges, Saint Francis University is nationally recognized for its Franciscan mission and goals as well as its academic excellence.
Saint Francis University Online Master of Health Science Program
The Master of Health Science (MHSc) Program is an on-line post-baccalaureate degree offered through Saint Francis University. The MHSc program is designed for professionals in the healthcare setting who hold a baccalaureate degree and desire to pursue graduate education. The multidisciplinary design of the program is designed to address the educational needs of health professionals in their roles as clinicians, health educators, researchers, health administrators and a variety of other health settings.
The Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) Program at Saint Francis University offers professionals in the health care industry an opportunity to obtain graduate education in a flexible, online format. Consistent with the Francisican tradition, the MHSc Program encourages students to seek and respond to service needs utilizing an evidence-based approach, while mindful of ethical, policy, and leadership considerations. Creatively balancing these complex issues uniquely prepares graduates to be tomorrow's exceptional industry leaders.
This 30-credit MHSc Program includes structured courses and independent study modules offering maximum flexibility for busy health professionals. Most full-time employed students can complete the program in a two-year time period.
MHSc program Admissions Requirements: Applicants to the program must have graduated from an accredited institution, having obtained a bachelors degree. A cumulative QPA of 2.5 in the bachelors degree program is required for consideration of acceptance into the MHSc program.
Admissions are done on a rolling cycle. Courses will be offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters and students may begin their studies in the semester following the completion of their admission application and acceptance into the program.
For more information about the online MHSc program, or to speak with an admissions advisor, please complete this brief information request form.
Accreditation
Saint Francis University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. Additional program specific addreditations include: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Social Work Education, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, Pennsylvania Department of Education for approved programs in Teacher Education.
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