At-Large Students

APPLICANTS: To access the student at-large registration form and application, please visit the Admission/Apply page.

Student-At-Large Option

Taking courses as an at-large student is a great way to get started and find out if the DHS program is right for you. To enroll, just complete the on-line DHS application. As an at-large student you do not need letters of reference, a personal statement or GRE scores. If you subsequently enter the DHS program, you can typically apply up to 12 credits to the DHS degree requirements. The Student-At-Large Option will be discontinued after Spring Quarter, 2011.

Winter Quarter Course

This winter we will be offering the following course.

Continuing Education Hours

In Illinois, occupational therapists and physical therapists receive 10 continuing education hours for each quarter hour of credit for post professional courses.

Tuition

Tuition for DHS courses is $503 per credit. Students will also be assessed a student activities fee.

Financial Aid

Students taking at least 6 credit hours of coursework per quarter are eligible for Federal financial aid programs.

Application Instructions

1. Complete the at large student application form.
2. Complete the course registration form.
   You only need to complete one registration form even if you plan to enroll in more than one course.
3. Provide transcripts for all post-secondary and professional education.
4. Submit the at large student application form, transcripts and the course registration form in one envelope addressed to:
   
   Office of Admissions
   Midwestern University
   555 31st Street
   Downers Grove, IL 60515

Degree Information

The Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS.) degree is a part-time program designed for working health professionals. The degree is intended for licensed health professionals who wish to enter academia, pursue areas of clinical research, or gain extensive knowledge and skills in a pediatric or geriatrics. Evening and weekend coursework combined with independent study enable students to complete degree requirements on a part-time basis while they maintain full-time employment. Students taking 8 credits per quarter can complete the degree in 2.5 years. Students taking 4 credits per quarter would require 4.5 years.

For more information about the new DHS degree or other graduate programs offered at Midwestern University, please contact the Office of Admissions at 630-969-4400 or email admissil@midwestern.edu.