The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences program prepares professionals from health and health related fields as leaders, educators, researchers and scholars. Students are admitted to a specialization in International Health. The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences degree consists of 40 semester credits including a 4 credit research dissertation. The time needed to complete the dissertation depends on the individual student. Students from various health professions come together to pursue knowledge and skills that underpin all doctoral study.
Students complete courses relevant to their professional discipline.
Students demonstrate a synthesis of their doctoral study, knowledge and scholarship toward the resolution of an actual problem or need within their selected discipline. The coursework in the doctoral program is offered over two years that consists of six sessions. The dissertation is scheduled for the sixth session. All courses are valued at four semester credits. Possess an earned master's degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least 30 graduate level semester credits.