Question 1: Do I need to have a bachelor's degree to apply?
No. However, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred. Consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis to applicants holding an advanced professional degree, provided that you have completed at least 90 semester hours at the undergraduate level from a regionally accredited college or university, 30 units of which must consist of upper division coursework; i.e., junior or senior level courses.

Question 2: Do you require any prerequisite classes prior to application?
No. There are currently no required prerequisite courses for the MSHS program.

Question 3: Do I need to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) to apply?
No. No entrance examination is required for the MSHS program

Question 4: Do you require a minimum grade point average (GPA) to apply?
Yes. You must have achieved a minimum of a 2.5 GPA or above for undergraduate work and a 3.0 or above for graduate work.

Question 5: Do I have to interview to be accepted into the program?
No. Simply complete an admissions packet to be considered for the program. You will be notified at a later date whether your application has been accepted.

Question 6: Can I apply now and wait a semester to start?
Yes. You can apply now and defer your matriculation a semester.

Question 7: How can I request an application packet?
The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions regarding how to apply including the option to download your application documents or request hard copy forms.

Question 1: Can I have prerequisite courses in progress at the time of application? How many?
Prerequisites may be in progress during the academic year prior to matriculation. No more than three prerequisite courses can be in progress at the time of application. All coursework in progress must be completed by the end of the spring quarter/semester of the year of matriculation.
Please submit official transcripts directly to the admissions office upon completion of course work in progress. Final transcripts and/or final grades (including degree verification) for all course work in progress must be received prior to registration in August.

Question 2: Can I substitute any courses for your prerequisites?
No.

Question 3: Can I talk to a counselor about my coursework?
Yes. We encourage you to connect with your admissions counselor should you have questions regarding prerequisites or the admissions process.

If you are uncertain about whether a specific course meets our requirements, search the Approved Prerequisites database. If the course you took or plan to take is not listed, you can submit the Prerequisite Verification Form and we’ll be happy to review the course description and let you know.
In the event that we are unable to determine whether the course(s) in question are acceptable, you may be required to submit a catalog course description and/or syllabus.

Question 4: Do you accept advanced placement (A/P) credit, or Pass/No Pass courses?
Only one prerequisite course may be taken on an advanced-placement or pass/no pass basis. While it will satisfy the prerequisite, it will not affect your GPA.

Have you reviewed the admission & prerequisites page & approved prerequisites page but still have questions about prerequisites or the admissions process? Feel free to contact your admissions counselor for clarification.
If you have questions regarding the curriculum, be sure to explore the curriculum page and if you still want to know more

• Connect with one of our faculty members
• Call (909) 469-5294 or e-mail Linda Cook to set-up a time to sit-in on class, chat with a faculty member and tour the facilities
• Attend an information session

Question 1: What can I do with an MSHS degree?
Many clinical providers opt to take the MSHS degree, Health Professions Education concentration, to enhance their skills in teaching and educating patients in areas of health care. Some graduates teach physician assistants, nurses, allied health, and medical students as part of their clinical patient care duties. This program is ideally suited for this type of medical provider. Many students use the degree to greatly improve the educational curriculum or health care project that their clinic, hospital or organization is striving to create.

Question 2: What type of courses are offered in the MSHS program?
Core courses offer educational principles in teaching and learning theory, instructional design and clinical teaching, evaluation methods, research, and instructional technology. Visit the examine the curriculum page for more information.

Question 3: Are the courses offered in a classroom, or online?
Currently most courses are offered on campus in the evenings. A few courses are currently offered online and more are in the process of being developed for online learning. Many on-campus courses use online teaching to supplement student learning.

Question 4: How frequently and at what time of day are classes held?
On-campus classes are typically held Monday through Thursday from 5:30-8:30 in the evening. The day of the week will depend on which courses you choose to take.

Question 5: What is the average class size?
The average class size is 3-10 students.

Question 6: How are MSHS classes graded?
Student knowledge is tested primarily through papers and discussion. Class size is typically 3-10, so faculty members are able to easily assess your progress in class and through your writing assignments. There are very few timed examinations.

Question 7: How many credit hours do I need to graduate?
34 credit hours.

Question 8: How much is tuition?
The financing my education page will provide you with the current tuition and information regarding scholarship and loan options.

Question 9: How many years do I have to complete the program?
All requirements for the degree must be fulfilled within five years from the date of initial registration. The degree can be completed within one year of full-time study; two regular semesters and one summer session. However, most students elect part-time study; four regular semesters and one or two summer sessions. All students are expected to make reasonable progress each year toward the degree objective. Full-time graduate students are considered to be making reasonable academic progress when they maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and complete 18 semester hours during the calendar year. Both part-time and full-time students must complete the graduation requirements within the time limits described under Graduation Requirements in the university catalog. For part-time students, reasonable academic progress will be determined by the faculty on an annual basis upon consultation with the student.

Question 10: Is there an opportunity to apply what I've learned by assisting in a WesternU class?
Yes. Many students contact existing faculty and serve as a teaching assistant or find their own mentor and work with them.