Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions 18 courses 48-50 total credits
The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program is designed to be an advanced doctoral degree program open to health professionals seeking leadership roles in their respective professions. The aim of the program is to prepare health professionals to be leaders in health care by acquiring skills as educators, administrators, members of research teams and advocates for best practice in health care and public health services with a commitment to interprofessional practice.
| Total Credits | 48-50 credits |
Core Courses
Research Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NHP 810 | Biostatistical Applications | 2 |
| RSCH 519 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| RSCH 700 | Foundations in Quantitative Research | 3 |
| RSCH 813 | Measurement Theory in Healthcare | 3 |
Scholarship
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NHP 818 | Scholarship Question Development | 2 |
| NHP 827 | Scholarship I | 1-2 |
| NHP 828 | Scholarship II | 1-2 |
| NHP 829 | Scholarship III | 1-2 |
| RSCH 741 | Foundations in Scholarly Inquiry & Writing | 3 |
Practicum Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IPS 860 | Interprofessional Research Experience | 3 |
| NHP 822 | Teaching Practicum | 1-3 |
| Total Practicum Experience | 3-5 credits | |
Education Concentration (12 credits)
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