Master of Health Science (MHS)
Offered By: Department of Mental Health
Onsite, Full-Time (9 months) | Onsite, Part-Time (2 years) | Online, Full-Time (9 months)
About the MHS in Mental Health Program
The Master of Health Science degree is organized around a core set of four terms of graduate courses and a final research paper that demonstrates mastery of what has been learned in the coursework experience. Research is particularly active in the areas of: psychiatric epidemiology; genetic epidemiology of mental and behavioral disorders, cognitive health and aging; psychoactive drug use; school, family, and community-based preventive interventions; research methodology; youth violence; women’s mental health and pregnancy; global mental health; child sexual abuse and pedophilia; autism spectrum disorder and research on mental health service systems.
MHS in Mental Health Program Highlights
Only
Mental Health department in a school of public health
Full-time and part-time
options
Flexible
course offerings across departments
Mentored
research experience
What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Mental Health?
MHS students do a variety of things after graduation. Several pursue advanced graduate training in doctoral programs or medical school. Other MHS students gain employment in academic institutes, community organizations, foundations, healthcare organizations, research and consulting firms, government agencies---making huge impact in lives of individuals and their communities.
Sample Careers
- Epidemiologist
- Clinical quality improvement associate
- Survey operations manager
- Senior research analyst
- Social science research analyst
- Research administrator
- Program manager
- Project director
- Research assistant
- Research associate
- Program/research coordinator
- Social science analyst
- Healthcare consultant
Curriculum for the MHS in Mental Health
Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU Academic Catalogue and explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory.
Current students can view the Department of Mental Health's student handbook on the Info for Current Students page.
Admissions Requirements
For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The program begins in the fall.
Standardized Test Scores
Standardized test scores (GRE, MCAT) are optional for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.
Tuition and Funding
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Academic Program Administrator
Patricia Scott
patty.scott@jhu.edu
410-955-1906
Director, MHS Program
Jeanine Marie Parisi
jparisi1@jhu.edu
410-955-0412