Program Descriptions

Barry University

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland State University

Eckerd College

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida State University

National University of Health Sciences

Saint Leo University

University of Florida

University of South Florida

University of South Florida
- St. Petersburg

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Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
www.barry.edu/publicAdministrationBPABPS/default.htm
This degree is the most accepted undergraduate degree for professional employment in general public administration and is highly desired for special applications such as police, fire and planning. The coursework is designed to provide the student with an understanding and working application of principles essential to the effective management of all public agencies.

Bachelor of Science in Administration
www.barry.edu/ProfAdminBSBPS/default.htm
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Administration is designed to prepare the student with the administrative and leadership skills needed in all organizations - private, public, or non-profit - in order to successfully fulfill their missions and achieve their goals. The program of study provides students with a broad knowledge of contemporary organizational principles and practices, while allowing for individualized emphasis in areas such as Informational Technology, Human Resource Development, Health Service Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, or general Administration.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Human Resources Specialization
www.barry.edu/HRDBPS/default.htm
The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) degree program is designed for students who choose to pursue a professionally-oriented program of study. The degree is flexible in its design and thereby responds to diverse student needs and interests. The Human Resources Specialization is of special interest to students employed in the area of human resources and training. The course offerings in this area are designed to assist individuals to further their understanding of the planning, design, management, and evolution of personnel and training programs in organizations of all kinds.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Health Services Administration Specialization
www.barry.edu/HSABSBPS/default.htm
The Bachelor of Professional Studies, Specialization in Health Services Administration is designed to provide a broad view of today’s health care systems and to prepare graduates for entry and middle management positions in such areas as hospitals, medical or dental clinics, group medical practices, managed care organizations, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, home health agencies, and government agencies.  The curriculum emphasizes management skills for use in any health care setting. This degree is an excellent career pathway for persons licensed in clinical health and medical care professions but lacking an undergraduate degree.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
www.barry.edu/exercisesciencebs/default.asp
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science prepares the graduate for a wide variety of health/sport-related paths which include fitness and wellness programs (careers include health and fitness instructor, strength and conditioning specialist, exercise leader, health and fitness program director), Clinical programs (careers include exercise specialist, exercise test technologist, program director), Exercise physiology research, and sports training programs (careers include strength and conditioning coach and sport performance research.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
www.barry.edu/sportmanagementbs/default.asp
This program is for those who aspire to manage, promote, and market professional and collegiate athletic organizations or resort establishments, own a sport-related business, or operate recreational programs in municipalities or leisure/tourism settings. The program integrates academic study with internship opportunities with professional and collegiate sport franchises, recreational programs, and leisure/tourist businesses.

Master of Clinical Medical Science - Physician Assistant
www.barry.edu/pa/
Physician Assistants are highly qualified health care providers who have been prepared, through a demanding academic and clinical curriculum, to provide health care services under physician supervision. Physician assistants are board certified and licensed health care professionals who gather and evaluate medical data and participate in the process of clinical decision making, diagnosis, and therapeutic management. All candidates who successfully complete the program will be awarded both the Master of Clinical Medical Science degree and the Physician Assistant Certificate.

Master of Science in Exercise Science
www.barry.edu/hpls/MS/exerciseScience/default.htm
This specialization within Barry's graduate program in Movement Science prepares graduates for career opportunities in fitness and wellness, with emphasis on developing professional practices in clinical settings and on exercise physiology research. The Exercise Science graduate program curriculum offers advanced coursework as well as extensive opportunities for research and clinical practice. The program articulates seamlessly with the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, also offered by Barry University at the University Partnership Center.

Master of Science in Sport Management
www.barry.edu/hpls/MS/sportManagement/Default.htm
The Master of Science (MS) Degree in Sport Management combines both theory and practice to prepare the graduate for opportunities in management in a variety of sport, recreation, and health promotion areas (e.g., arena and dome management; amateur and professional sports; high school and college athletics; resort and tourism industries; parks and recreational centers; fitness and wellness centers; etc.). The program articulates seamlessly with the Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management, also offered by Barry University at the UPC.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)
http://www.barry.edu/PAMPA/default.htm
This degree program is designed as a professional development program for adult learners with a focus on the administration of public, non-profit, and other organizations which serve a public purpose. The MPA is generally considered the terminal professional degree for practitioners in public service. The curriculum is designed to address the critical administrative competencies in this evolving environment through skills development in the context of a theoretical foundation. The degree program also incorporates adult learner principles and strategies. The program places an emphasis on developing critical administrative competencies via course content which contains theory, application, and practice throughout the curriculum. Also, in addition to developing a core body of administrative knowledge and skills, the degree program will provide an effective grounding in applied public policy, policy analysis, and program evaluation. (30 credit hours)

Master of Science in Health Services Administration
http://www.barry.edu/hsa/Default.asp
The Master of Science in Health Services Administration program (M.S./H.S.A.) has been designed to meet the societal need for professionals in the healthcare industry to serve in a variety of leadership roles for organizations that provide health services. The program prepares students to critically evaluate and apply theory and research in all specialty areas of healthcare and administration into their daily professional work. Graduates are taught to become informed, responsible, and ethical leaders in the community.

The M.S./H.S.A. program offers a flexible schedule to meet the needs of working professionals, as well as full time students. The average length of the program is approximately two years.

Master of science in Health Services Administration/Master in Public Health — Dual Degree
http://www.barry.edu/publicHealth/AboutProgram/default.asp
The Master of Science in Health Services Administration and Master of Public Health dual degree program (M.S./H.S.A.-M.P.H.) is a seven (7) semester graduate education program offered through the College of Health Sciences, Division of Graduate Clinical Sciences & Health Management Programs.

The M.S./H.S.A.-M.P.H. dual master's degree curriculum is structured to include coursework in a number of health disciplines. A foundation in Public Health and Health Services Administration collectively offers diverse career opportunities in federal, state, private, and not-fo-profit healthcare environments. The M.S./H.S.A.-M.P.H. dual degree program will prepare students for positions in program and services development, research, leadership, management, and administration.

Master of Arts in Administration (MAA)
http://www.barry.edu/administrativeStudiesMA/default.htm
This degree program is designed with a focus on both the art and science for effectively leading and managing modern organizations. The program addresses the development of competencies in administration, leadership, applied research, managing change and projects, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and information technology which contribute to workplace success in all organizations - public, private, and not-for-profit. There is an emphasis on both theoretical course content and its practical application throughout the curriculum. (30 credit hours)

Dr. of Philosophy in Leadership and Education Specialization in Higher Education Administration
http://www.barry.edu/heaphd/
The PhD in Leadership and Education with a specialization in Higher Education Administration is diversified in scope and can prepare a student for teaching and administrative positions in community colleges, four year colleges and universities, or a career path in industry. The cohort model for this program encourages peer support and networking within the educational community. The doctoral program is taught in face-to-face and blended formats at the EPI Center in an accelerated format with 54 credits. During the coursework, a student attends a Dissertation Seminar which provides guidance in preparing a dissertation proposal. The curriculum includes courses in Leadership in Education, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Change, and the foundations of Research.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice
fpb.cwru.edu/DNP/index.shtm
The DNP is the practice doctorate (formerly known as the ND) at the Bolton School, providing its graduates with the highest education and qualification standards in their fields. Instead of focusing primarily on research and teaching, DNP graduates use their education and expertise in leaderships roles on the front lines of the nursing profession.

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Master of Science in Nursing
The MSN program is based on the principles of population health and is designed to prepare graduates with advanced knowledge, competencies, and skills in the nursing care of populations. Students may select from the following tracks available, according to their interests and professional goals.

• Population Health: Specialized Populations
  http://graduatestudies.csuohio.edu/catalog/?View=entry&EntryID=332#sp
  The specialized population track allows students to select a population of interest with approval of the faculty. Students in this track follow the program described under the MSN degree. The track enables nurses to practice with populations across care settings.
  
  
• Population Health: Clinical Nurse Leader
  http://graduatestudies.csuohio.edu/catalog/?View=entry&EntryID=332#cn
  The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) track is designed to meet the Ten Assumptions listed below developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2004). This track prepares nurses to be leaders in the health care delivery system across all settings in which health care is delivered. Courses prepare students to design, implement, and evaluate client care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising direct care provided by the health care team. Ten Assumptions for Preparing Clinical Nurse Leaders (AACN, 2004)
  • Practice is at the Microsystems level.
  • Client care outcomes are the measure of quality practice.
  • Practice guidelines are based on evidence.
  • Client-centered practice is intra- and inter-disciplinary.
  • Information will maximize self-care and client decision-making.
  • Nursing assessment is the basis for theory and knowledge development.
  • Good fiscal stewardship is a condition of quality care.
  • Social justice is an essential nursing value.
  • Communication technology will facilitate the continuity and comprehensiveness of care.
  • The CNL must assume guardianship for the nursing profession.
  *Note: The CNL role is not one of administration, but rather a provider and manager of care to individuals or cohorts within a unit or health care setting.



• Population Health: Nursing Education
  http://graduatestudies.csuohio.edu/catalog/?View=entry&EntryID=332#ne
  The nursing education track provides nurses in the MSN program with the opportunity to acquire the skills needed for the teaching and clinical supervision of nursing students. Graduates of this program are prepared to teach and clinically supervise nursing students in the care of specifically identified populations or cognate area. For example graduate students may study the health care needs of medical surgical clients as their cognate area and then apply the principles learned in the education track to the instruction of student nurses delivering care to this group of clients. Graduate students will take the core courses in the master’s program as well as specialized courses focusing on nursing education: curriculum design and development, instructional design, faculty and student roles, and the evaluation and supervision of nursing student nurses.



• Population Health: Forensic Nursing
  http://graduatestudies.csuohio.edu/catalog/?View=entry&EntryID=332#f
  The Master of Science in Forensic Nursing offered by Cleveland State University through the University Partnership Center is structured so that students will receive the core courses in the MSN: Specialized Population major. Forensic nurses provide care to victims/perpetrators of trauma and/or death due to criminal acts or traumatic events. In this program students will acquire the in-depth knowledge and skill that interfaces nursing with the law, forensic science, law enforcement, mental health, and the health care and judicial systems. This program allows the student to gain a strong foundation in population health as well as theory and research. In addition students will be required to take courses specifically related to the population of victims/perpetrators of crime, violence or traumatic events.

Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
www.eckerd.edu/pel/academics/american_studies.php
American Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary major in American Civilization that focuses upon American experience and identity, past and present, using the methods and approaches of a variety of academic disciplines, as well as the cultural perspective of American Studies. The distinctive interdisciplinary approach of American Studies promotes well-rounded intellectual development, as well as valuable career skills in research, writing, critical thinking and analysis. Five majors are offered:

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
www.eckerd.edu/pel/academics/management.php
Eckerd College's Program for Experienced Learners (PEL) is designed to fit the lifestyle and support the objectives of adult learners. Eckerd College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college. The Eckerd Business Management program is designed to prepare students for business careers in the community.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
www.eckerd.edu/academics/index.php?f=detail&m=HU&c=L
Humanities is an interdisciplinary major allowing each student to work with the PEL Coordinator of Humanities to design a 10-course program using the methodology of one core discipline and supplementing from complimentary disciplines.

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
http://www.eckerd.edu/academics/visualarts/
The Visual Arts major is designed for students of high motivation, independence, and promise. Students work with their advisors and discipline faculty to create a personalized program to meet their professional, personal, and artistic goals. Theoretical and studio courses prepare students for their Senior Thesis show, which provides the experience of a professional art exhibition.

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management
www.erau.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (BSTM) is a business-based program designed for the student who has acquired some technical expertise and desires to move into a managerial or supervisory position. This degree program works especially well if the student has spent time in the military or corporate world and now wants to apply technical expertise toward a four-year degree.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
www.erau.edu
The Professional Aeronautics degree program is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related fields. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, the program recognizes those skills through award of advanced-standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds upon those skills. The program also provides a path for those students new to aviation to acquire these skills through aviation-related courses. Embry-Riddle's program will prepare students for further career growth and increased responsibility by combining their previous aviation experience with ERAU's well-respected courses in aeronautical science, management, computer science, economics, communications, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and physical.

Master of Aeronautical Science
www.erau.edu
Embry-Riddle's Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS) is a broad-based, flexible degree that gives the aviation professional a rigorous individualized curriculum based upon the "man-machine-system-solution" concept. This background will endow the student with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to advance in the aviation/aerospace industry. In-career professionals like flight crew members, air traffic control personnel, flight operations specialists, industry technical representatives, aviation educators, and other aviation/aerospace professionals can enhance their knowledge and careers with Embry-Riddle's MAS degree.

Master of Science in Management
www.erau.edu
MSM graduates are leaders in their organizations, handling day-to-day planning, managing employees and directing important projects. With a greater emphasis on operations than a traditional MBA, the MSM from Embry-Riddle provides the practical knowledge that will help the graduate move ahead. As part of the course requirements for the MSM candidates choose from one of five areas of specialization:

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 
cps.fgcu.edu/JS/CJBS/index.asp
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides an extensive overview of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and international justice. The program builds upon a solid liberal arts core to achieve a balanced criminal justice perspective, which includes an emphasis on the victim, the offender, the criminal justice system, and society. The program's objective is to develop a sound educational foundation for graduate work or professional practice at the bachelor's level. Students are provided a set of core courses and experiences to orient them to the broader criminal justice system. Thereafter, they have the opportunity to specialize in law enforcement, corrections, legal studies, forensics, juvenile justice, international justice, or manager.

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
cps.fgcu.edu/JS/LS/index.asp
The program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Legal Studies prepares graduates for career advancement in legal assisting, paralegal, and other law-related professions. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal or legal assistant as "a person qualified by education, training, or experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." The program is designed to provide in-depth understanding of the legal system as it relates to the law, the courts, clients, and lawyers. The curriculum encompasses both generalist and specialist courses as recommended by the American Bar Association. The core curriculum provides a solid foundation of legal, ethical, technical, and communication skills.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
www.fgcu.edu/CHP/HS/HSBS/degreq.asp
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide career advancement opportunities for entry-level health profession practitioners, as well as individuals who seek careers in health care relevant to this degree such as health services administration, health professions education, gerontology, and recreation therapy. The program also is recommended for students who are interested in a health profession that requires a master of science at the entry level, such as Physical therapy.

Master of Science in Health Sciences
www.fgcu.edu/CHP/HS/HSMS/index.asp
The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Health Sciences program is designed to provide advanced opportunities for baccalaureate graduates. Graduates are prepared to serve as health care leaders in advanced professional roles within the diverse current and dynamic health services delivery system. In addition, graduates acquire skills and expertise in planning, developing, and implementing innovative and quality health care services.

Master of Public Administration
cps.fgcu.edu/PA/MPA/index.asp
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program that prepares students for administrative positions in the public and not-for-profit sectors. It is designed for students who have significant in-service experience as well as for students who have little or no prior work experience in public or not-for-profit organizations. The MPA core curriculum provides theoretical background and practical application in the study of public policy, organizations, personnel administration, budgeting, research methods, data analysis, and program planning and evaluation.

Professional Master of Business Administration, Acquisition & Contract Management Concentration
http://uc.fit.edu/es/academics/degrees/
The Professional Master of Business Administration program provides graduates with the skills needed to be adaptable performers in current positions and the competencies needed for long-term career development. The concentration in Acquisition and Contract Management is designed to provide current, extensive, and relevant knowledge of contract management principles and policies. The program prepares students for careers in contract management positions in the corporate world and government agencies.

Professional Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management Concentration
http://uc.fit.edu/es/academics/degrees/
This degree program is designed for individuals working in or desiring to work in Human Resources Management. Emphasis is placed upon the applied qualitative aspects of managing employees in contemporary work settings.  The undergraduate degree need not be in business administration, however, individuals without adequate academic undergraduate preparation will be required to complete prerequisite foundation courses toward this degree program. Students who are graduates from other fields are encouraged to apply.

Master of Science in Logistics Management
http://uc.fit.edu/es/academics/degrees/
Florida Tech's Master of Science in Logistics Management models its curriculum against that of SOLE, The International Society of Logistics. The faculty presents a life-cycle picture of logistics reducing costs and improving efficiencies from the inception of new products to the retirement and disposal of old ones. At the end of the program students will be able to apply fundamental elements of logistics support to system design, new processes, commercial physical distribution and retail support, effectively lowering costs while meeting overall enterprise goals.

Master of Science in Management/Transportation Management
http://uc.fit.edu/es/academics/degrees/
The MS in Management with a concentration in Transportation Management is designed to provide graduates with skills such as quality control and customer support services for transporting goods and people safely and effectively. The program of study can be completed in as little as two years if the student attends part-time.  Graduates of this program often work as distribution managers; industrial traffic and transportation managers and analysts; distribution, logistics and planning, budgeting and control; freight traffic and performance management analysts.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
www.cs.fsu.edu/
Florida State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The goal of the prorgam is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and problem-solving skills in Computer Science required for a fulfilling career and to create and disseminate knowledge to improve computer science research, education, and practice

Bachelor of Science in Visual Disabilities
www.coe.fsu.edu/Academic-Programs/Departments/School-of-Teacher-Education-STE/Degree-Programs/Visual-Disabilities/Undergraduate
The program in Visual Impairment at Florida State University prepares three types of professionals to work with individuals who are blind or who have low vision. These three types are (1)teachers to work with children with visual impairments, (2)rehabilitation teachers to work with adults with visual impairments, and (3)orientation and mobility specialists who teach travel skills to people with visual impairments. There is a critical shortage of professionals in all these specializations throughout the United States, particularly in rural areas.

Master of Science in Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies
www.criminology.fsu.edu/p/academic-deg-masters.php
The master's program in Criminal Justice Studies is specifically designed for working criminal justice professionals and others who want the rigors and challenges of a first-rate graduate program, but also need the convenience and flexibility that distance learning provides. The program is especially designed for highly motivated students who are looking toward leadership positions in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and elsewhere in the criminal justice system in Florida, the nation as a whole, and overseas. Past graduates of the school have achieved national and international recognition, and hold prestigious positions in many states and a number of foreign countries.

Master of Science in Educational Leadership
learningforlife.fsu.edu/online/prospective/graduateprograms/edleadership.cfm
This program is designed to prepare professionals for entry-level administrative positions in schools, school districts, and educational agencies. Course content is aligned with state and national standards and blends both theoretical and practical applications to K-12 educational leadership.

Master of Business Administration
cob.fsu.edu/grad/mba_online.cfm
Online graduate programs at the Florida State University College of Business (COB) are a core component of the university’s mission to provide superior graduate education. The College of Business offers online Master's degrees in Business Administration in the following area of concentrations: Real Estate Finance and Analysis; General MBA; and Hospitality Administration.

Master of Science in Management Information Systems
cob.fsu.edu/mis/mmis.cfm
The Master of Science in MIS program is designed to enhance and update the managerial and technical skills of practicing information technology professionals. It is intended for professionals with at least three years of MIS-related work experience and is designed so that a typical student can complete the degree in 24 months by taking two online courses each semester.

Master of Science in Risk Management/Insurance
learningforlife.fsu.edu/online/prospective/graduateprograms/rmi.cfm
Recognized as one of the oldest and largest insurance programs in the nation, Florida State University offers a master’s program in Management with a major in Risk Management/Insurance. Offered entirely online, this program is designed for working professionals who wish to study part-time in order to advance and enhance their careers. All 11 courses in the program can be completed in 24 months.

Master of Science in Visual Disabilities
www.coe.fsu.edu/Academic-Programs/Departments/School-of-Teacher-Education-STE/Degree-Programs/Visual-Disabilities/Graduate
In addition to preparing teachers of children with visual impairments, the M.S. in Visual Disabilities, through FSU's Satellite Program in Visual Impairment, is designed to train teachers in various areas of specialization.  Students develop individualized programs based on their areas of interest including orientation and mobility, early childhood education for individuals with visual impairments, education of visually impaired individuals in transition, and education of visually impaired individuals with profound disabilities.  There is a critical teacher shortage of professionals in this area of education throughout the United States, including metropolitan and rural areas.

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
http://www.nuhs.edu/
For over 100 years, National has provided outstanding education and preparation for Chiropractic physicians. The 10-trimester program offers students a rigorous curriculum in basic science, diagnosis, chiropractic technique, and practice management that emphasizes hands-on participatory learning. The last year of the program includes a supervised clinical internship. National’s DC program will train students to become primary care physicians and enable them to excel in the world of integrative medicine.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
www.saintleo.edu
This program is designed for students entering the business world in almost any type of organization. The common body of knowledge for all School of Business majors provides the academic background to understand the economic structure of our global society. Those who enter the competitive market for scarce resources must be prepared to support public and private segments of or society. The School has developed an academic program in conjunction with the liberal arts that develops the whole person capable of creative critical thinking and problem solving. The student selects a specialization from among the following:

• Accounting
• Management
• Marketing

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
www.saintleo.edu
The courses in the Psychology major reflects the diversity of the many sub-fields in psychology. Required courses are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the discipline while allowing sufficient room for electives. Graduates of the program are prepared for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines as well as employment in professional entry-level positions in human service settings and mental health facilities. A psychology major is also an excellent way for students to prepare for careers in law, business, human resources management, advertising and sales.