Curriculum

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS)

Variations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.

Doctor of Health Sciences Core Courses

COURSETITLESEMESTER HOURS

Healthcare Trends and Challenges

HSC 821Health and Wellness Across Lifespan3
HSC 823Cultural and Mental Health Issues3
HSC 827Organizational Behavior and Leadership3
HSC 828IPE and Collaborative Practice3

Population Health

HSC 831Demographics and Population Health3
HSC 833Disease: Population Impacts and Influences3
HSC 837Patient-centered Care and Healthcare Integration3

Quality Improvement

HSC 841Safety and Risk Management3
HSC 843Health Systems Monitoring and Evaluation3
HSC 836Innovative Healthcare Technology3

Doctoral Core Courses

HSC 801Introduction to Doctoral Studies3
HSC 815Healthcare Research Methods3
HSC 852Capstone I: Question Development & Search for Evidence3
HSC 854Capstone II: Appraisal of the Evidence3
HSC 856Capstone III: Dissemination of Findings3
Health Sciences Required Courses Total Credits45

Doctor of Health Sciences Concentration Courses

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
Health Systems Administration
HSC 781Transformative Leadership3
HSC 785Health Policy and Reform3
HSC 787Financial and Human Resource Management3
Educational Leadership
HSC 782Principles and Theories of Teaching and Learning3
HSC 784Designing Curriculum3
HSC 786Assessment & Evaluation3
Global Health
HSC 771Critical Global Health Issues3
HSC 773International Relations and Politics3
HSC 777Disaster Management3
Health Sciences Concentration Total Credits9

Total credits to complete degree requirements: 54 semester hours