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 Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What kind of job can I get with the Master of Health and Human Service?
A. There are a multitude of jobs that you can acquire, some examples are:
Pharmaceutical Industry, Health Care Administration, Health Promoting Organizations such as American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Educators and/or Department Manager in Hospital Programs or Community Settings, Educators in HMO'S, Nutritional Supplement Industry, Managers in Public Health Department, Managers in Rehabilitation centers, and Health Insurance Agencies.


Q. How long will it take for me to finish this degree and can I go part time?
A. Students who opt to enroll as full-time graduate students can complete the program in two years. As a graduate student, it is your preference to take one class or as many as you need to achieve full time status. Time allotment for completion of this program is 6 years.


Q. When are the classes?
A. The classes are scheduled primarily in the evening hours, Monday-Friday and are also available online.


Q. How many semester hours do you need to carry to be considered a full time student?
A. 9 semester hours (approximately three to four classes).


Q. What is IDL and how will it effect me?
A. Interactive Distance Learning are classes which are transmitted via T1 to Lorain
County Community College. This provides the opportunity for YSU campus students
to interact with YSU students at LCCC and other campuses.


Q. What kind of housing is available for Graduate Students at YSU?
A. Graduate students have housing on campus at the Weller House and many other local apartment complexes.


Q. What types of financial aid or scholarships are available?
A. There are graduate scholarships available for those who meet the criteria. More information is available at "The School of Graduate Studies and Research".


Q. Is there an adequate amount of parking for students?
A. YSU has ample parking for all students.


Q. What types of free activities are YSU students granted?
A. Free admission to any collegiate Men or Women's sports ranging from: Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Basketball, Track and Field, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Diving.
Free admission to YSU's Fitness Room and Weight Room which contains state of the
art equipment and is open every day of the week. Free admission to Butler Art and McDonough Museum's. Free admission to a multitude of plays and musical performances.
Career Services- This YSU department helps students compile their resume, market themselves, participate in mock job interviews, and keeps extensive databases of company job information readily available. Currently, YSU has more than 50 student labs on campus, spread across 14 buildings. Of the 1000+ computers in these facilities, 85% are currently networked, including labs in Meshel, DeBartolo, Williamson, Cushwa, Engineering Science, Beeghly, Kilcawley Center, Kilcawley House, Cafaro, Lyden, Maag, Bliss, Coffelt, and the Metro-College sites computer labs which students have for their convenience.


Q. Are there any professional organizations that graduate students can join?
A. Yes, Alpha Epsilon Lambda.


Q. What other types of activities happen around campus?
A. Stambaugh and Powers auditorium have an array of concerts and entertainers who fill up there venue. The Summer Festival of Arts offers an assortment of activities representative from many cultures. They include a "hands on" arts festival, artists marketplace, music, theater, dance, ethnic foods of the region, fireworks and much much more.


Q. What types of transportation is available for students?
A. WRTA busing has many frequent stops at YSU, which can take students to a multitude of places.


Q. Are there any local day care facilities for students with children?
A. Yes, Wee Care Day Care which is located less than one mile from YSU, can attend to your needs.

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