Health Sciences, Graduate Programs (MSc Health Promotion, MS Athletic Training)

The Department of Health Sciences offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Sciences (MSc) with an option in Health Promotion. In addition, the Department offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Athletic Training. Graduate students pursue coursework in these areas of study and opportunities in interprofessional education preparing them for collaborative practice.

MSc Health Promotion

The Master of Science degree in Health Promotion is designed to prepare students for advanced study and practice in Health Promotion related areas. Graduates are prepared to take leadership roles in designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs in various public and private/work site agencies at local, state and national levels. The health promotion professionals trained in this program will possess the skills and knowledge to affect lifestyle choices and improve a person’s community or organizational health and wellness.

Health Science Research Requirements (4-10 credits total)

Complete HPNU 5010 and one of the following three options.

• HPNU 5010 - Research and Statistical Design
    

AND

• HSCI 7000 - Health Science Thesis
    

or

• HSCI 6090 - Graduate Research Project
    

or

• Completion of the Comprehensive Examination

Health Promotion Core (13 credits total) 

• HSCI 5100 - Introduction to Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice
    
• HSCI 5422 - Project Management in Health Promotion
   
• HSCI 6031 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Promotion
   
• HSCI 6040 - Health Behavior Change and Theory
   
• HSCI 6060 - Community Health Promotion and Education
    

Health Promotion Suggested Electives (11-17 credits total)

• HCAD 6390 - Health Care Ethics and Law
    
• HSCI 4760 - Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport
    
• HSCI 5020 - Qualitative Research
   
• HSCI 6011 - Sport Psychology
    
• HSCI 6070 - Health Promotion Practicum
    
• HSCI 6650 - Health Coaching
    
• HPNU 6140 - Food, Culture, Community, and Health
    
• HPNU 6160 - Dietary Supplements
    
• COMM 5050 - Managing Social Media
    
• COUN 5040 - Human Growth and Development
    
• COUN 5070 - Adventure Education and Experiential Learning
    
• COUN 5510 - Principles of Addiction Treatment
    
• COUN 5900 - The Science of Behavioral and Process Addictions
    
• PAD 5002 - Organizational Management and Behavior
    
• PAD 5615 - Health Policy
    
• PAD 6115 - Grant Writing
    
• SOC 5230 - Foundations of Disability Studies
   ​

Total Credits: 34

MS Athletic Training

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) is a 52-credit hour program preparing students to become an athletic trainer. The MSAT program is designed to guide students from basic skill and knowledge acquisition toward becoming an independent, proficient athletic trainer. Our model of development focuses on growth, not only in athletic training skills, but also in critical thinking abilities, interprofessional health care, and leadership skills. We aim to have graduates who are high quality athletic trainers with the ability to become leaders who can advance the field of athletic training. Students will participate in clinical education experiences with a variety of affiliated clinical education sites. Additional information about the MSAT program can be found on the web site.

The MSAT can be completed as a 52-credit hour 2-year program, or as a 52-credit hour concurrent degree program with up to 10 dual credits counting toward the BS in Exercise Science at UCCS. Students wishing to pursue the concurrent degree should consult the BS in Exercise Science: Athletic Training Prep Track. The MSAT program is a controlled admissions program, and application does not guarantee admission.

Program Prerequisites

For prerequisites to the Athletic Training program, please visit our website.

Research Requirements (7 credits total)

• ATRN 5050 - Basic Athletic Training Skills
    
• HPNU 5010 - Research and Statistical Design
    

Athletic Training Requirements (45 credits total)

• ATRN 5050 - Basic Athletic Training Skills
    
• ATRN 5000 - Foundations in Athletic Training II
    
• ATRN 5011 - Injury Diagnosis and Management I
    
• ATRN 5012 - Injury Diagnosis and Management II
    
• ATRN 5013 - Injury Diagnosis and Management III
    
• ATRN 5015 - Manual Therapy I
    
• ATRN 6015 - Manual Therapy II
    
• ATRN 6010 - Pharmacology and General Medical Conditions
    
• ATRN 5051 - Athletic Training Lab I
    
• ATRN 5052 - Athletic Training Lab II
    
• ATRN 6053 - Athletic Training Lab III
    
• ATRN 5061 - Athletic Training Clinical Education I
    
• ATRN 5062 - Athletic Training Clinical Education II
    
• ATRN 6063 - Athletic Training Clinical Education III
    
• ATRN 6064 - Athletic Training Clinical Education IV
    
• HSCI 6120 - Health Science Leadership
    
• HPNU 5490 - Exercise Considerations for Special Populations
    

Total Credits: 52

Accreditation Information

The UCCS MS Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training (CAATE) and is active and in good-standing.