Curriculum

Doctor of Health Science Degree

The 72-credit, quarter-based curriculum includes 32 credits of required core courses, 16 credits in an emphasis area, 8 credits of elective coursework and 16 credits of practice scholarship that are specific to the emphasis area of individual students. Initially, the geriatrics, pediatrics, and health professions education emphasis areas will be offered. An additional 20 credits will be required for students matriculating without a post-baccalaureate degree.

In collaboration with a faculty advisor, each student will create an individualized curricular plan. The curricular plan will identify:

1. The student's emphasis area (pediatrics, geriatrics, or health professions education)
2. Student-specific educational objectives
3. The courses that the student must complete to fulfill the DHS degree requirements and achieve the student-specific objectives
4. One or more potential DHS topics for the student's scholarly project

The individualized plan of study must be approved by the DHS Education Committee during the initial quarter of matriculation. Once approved, the individualized plan of study becomes the curriculum for the individual student. Major modifications to the plan must be approved by the Education Committee. Prior to initiating work on the scholarship project, the proposal for the project must be approved by the student's Scholarship Project Committee, which will be chaired by a faculty member with a post-professional doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc., D.H.S.).

The Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Doctor of Health Science degree program reserves the right to alter the curriculum and to reschedule courses however and whenever it deems appropriate.

Sample Program for a Part-Time Student Selecting the Pediatric Emphasis Area:

• First Year
• Second Year
• Third Year
• Fourth Year