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Master of Science (MS) in
Human Environmental Sciences

Online

Program Overview

Do you want a broad education that can help you maximize your career opportunities? An online Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences may be just what you have been looking for!

Program Format
Online
Credit Hours
30
Tuition Per Hour
$440

Create Your Own Path

The online MS in Human Environmental Sciences will allow you the freedom to develop an intriguing program of study in more than one area of Human Environmental Sciences. In addition to this option, one could select one of the respective areas of study that have specific curriculum to follow in the program of study. You may apply to a focus area under the General HES such as Consumer Quality Management or Hospitality Management to gain greater knowledge and competency in a specific curricular area.

UA’s distinguished faculty members will guide you as you select the program of study that will enable you to achieve your unique career goals. This program can be tailored to strengthen your professional skills in order to enhance your current career or increase your options for finding a new direction.

This program is taught by the same faculty who teach on campus at The University of Alabama. Join the Crimson Tide family and earn the degree you need to get ahead!

Application DeadlineApplications accepted year round

Curriculum

This 30-hour program gives the student with specific career goals an opportunity to develop an innovative program of study with a focus on at least one area within the College. Each student majoring in general human environmental sciences is expected to file a program of study, which must be approved by an academic advisor.

The following are some courses available to students in this program. Please note that courses are subject to change.

CSM 500 Personal Insurance Planning and Management
CSM 501 Consumer Protection
CSM 504 Personal Investment Planning and Management
CSM 506 Consumer Management Quality Assurance
CSM 507 Consumer Quality Management Facilitation Skills
CSM 508 Consumer Quality Management Systems
CSM 515 Customer Service
CSM 525 Consumer Conflict Resolution
CSM 554 Personal Income Tax Management Planning
CSM 562 Cognition, Strategies, and Technology
CSM 564 Digital Tools
CSM 566 Multimedia Design and Development
CSM 568 Introduction to Networking Systems
CSM 570 Coordination and Delivery of Information Using Digital Technology
CSM 572 Needs Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation

CSM 575 Entrepreneurship in Human Environmental Sciences
CSM 580 E-Commerce at the College of Human Environmental Sciences
CSM 581 Practicum
CSM 586 Principled Negotiation
CSM 590 Special Problems in Consumer Affairs
HES 509 Research Methods in Human Environmental Sciences
HES 598 Non-thesis Research
HHE 515 Advances in Health Promotion
HHE 520 Health Behavior
HHE 530 Health Promotion Techniques
NHM 569 Community Nutrition

Additional courses offered through various departments are available depending on the student’s undergraduate preparation and program of study. With the approval of their academic advisor, students may incorporate these courses into their curriculum.

Admission

Admission to this program requires:

At least one of the following GPAs (on a 4.0 scale)
– An overall 3.0 GPA
– An overall 3.0 GPA in your last 60 semester hours
– A 3.0 GPA in your graduate program
If your GPA is lower than recommended, you may be considered for admission with additional requirements. Please check with your prospective program for more information.
Minimum of two recommendation letters
Statement of Purpose (Include in the Header: General Studies). Students should also include in their statement why they have chosen this area of study and how it will apply to their personal and/or professional goals

Students may apply to complete 12 hours as a non-degree student before being admitted to The University of Alabama’s Graduate School.

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