Master of
Health & Human Services

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Why Study Health and Human Services at YSU?

100% Online Format: Designed for Working Professionals

One of Only Two Graduate Programs in the U.S. with HSE Accreditation

Specialized Tracks: Align Your Degree with Your Career Goals

Program Overview

Youngstown State University’s Master of Health and Human Services (MHHS) is a fully online graduate program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in health and human service organizations. The curriculum blends foundational knowledge with real-world application, equipping graduates to lead, manage, educate, and advocate across diverse healthcare and community settings.

As an MHHS student, you will take core classes and then choose from three track options tailored to your interests:

  • Health Informatics: Analyze and manage health data to improve outcomes and support organizational decision-making.
  • Health Promotion: Design, implement, and evaluate programs that improve public and community health.
  • Healthcare Administration: Develop leadership and operational skills to manage healthcare systems and services.

Those in the healthcare administration will have the option to work toward their Health Services Executive (HSE) credentials after completing the NAB requirements of and completion of a 1,000-hour Administrator in Training (AIT), and successful passing of licensure exams in home & community based services, residential care/assisted living, and nursing home administration. 
 
Electives enable you to delve deeper into specialized areas of interest, such as Aging in Health and Human Services, Mental Health and Addiction, or Health Disparities and Social Justice, among others. Students have the choice of doing a thesis or internship based on their career goals and choice of track. 
 

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in:

  • Hospitals and healthcare organizations
  • Nonprofits and community agencies
  • Long-term care and elder services
  • Government and public health programs
  • Health informatics and systems management
Dan Van Dussen, Program Director of Master of Health and Human Services at Youngstown State University

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Dr. Dan Van Dussen, PhD
Program Director
djvandussen@ysu.edu

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