Program Overview

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Doctor of Health Science

Advance your impact on health practices.

Health science is an interprofessional and scientific examination of multiple, intersecting factors that impact health and well-being of individuals and diverse communities.

Mission

A Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree at the University of Indianapolis provides health professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to positively impact health practices in today’s complex societies. Graduates will have the skills to approach health issues from a multidimensional, interprofessional perspective to improve the health of individuals and diverse communities. Graduates will be prepared to serve as leaders, educators, and scholars in health science.

Vision

To establish the University of Indianapolis Doctor of Health Science Program as the top doctoral program of choice for health professionals who strive for advanced excellence in leadership, education, and scholarship. We achieve this vision by serving our students through lasting mentoring relationships and rigorous educational experiences that are directly translatable to their professional lives.

Learning Outcomes

Students in the UIndy Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program will:

• Utilize learning theories and contemporary strategies as effective health educators in the classroom, professional, and community settings.
• Apply health theories and policies to inform decisions and become effective leaders in health care environments.
• Critically appraise and utilize evidence to propose solutions for contemporary challenges in health science.
• Develop interprofessional, collaborative skills to promote health of individuals and diverse communities.
• Contribute evidence to support best practice in health science through the development and dissemination of scholarly work.
• Apply an awareness of ethics, inclusivity, and cultural proficiency in decision-making.

DHSc Program Details

Program Length & Format

The DHSc degree is a 48-credit-hour, online doctoral degree program. In addition to online collaborative work, students have an opportunity to collaborate with members of their cohort during two required on-campus sessions, which occur in August before the start of the first and second years.

DHSc Curriculum

The DHSc curriculum is designed for students to complete the course requirements in five semesters and then work collaboratively with a committee to complete a dissertation, which generally takes one to two additional years. Examples of dissertation titles/abstracts from recent DHSc graduates illustrate the diversity of our student body. Students have up to seven years to complete all DHSc requirements.

The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree is completed in 48 credit hours, including:

• 9 credits of leadership courses
• 9 credits of education courses
• 21 credits of research courses (including dissertation credits)
• 9 credits of electives

By taking 6-9 credit hours each semester, you can complete the degree in as little as 2 1/2 years. We also have an extended degree plan, giving you the flexibility to earn your DHSc at a pace that accommodates a working professional's busy schedule.

Transfer Credits

Up to 12 credits are eligible to be transferred if:

• The coursework was done at a graduate level at an accredited institution.
• The student received a grade of B or better.
• The courses were completed within the past ten years.
• The course content fits into the student's degree plan.

DHSc Admission Requirements

Individuals interested in the Doctor of Health Science degree at UIndy must have an earned master's degree or doctorate from a regionally accredited institution. In addition, candidates must demonstrate at least two years of recent experience working in a health-related field and hold a current license (if one is required to practice in their discipline).

To apply for the Doctor of Health Science program, you will need:

• A completed online application and $50 application fee
• A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Official transcripts for all degrees earned. For any applicant that already has a master's degree, we only require official transcripts from institutions in which a degree was earned. However, if you plan to transfer credits from an institution in which you did not earn a degree, please also submit those transcripts with your application.
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• At least two years of recent experience working (or volunteering) in a health-related field and hold a current license if one is required to practice in your discipline
• Two letters of recommendation: The DHSc program requires formal letters from at least two professional references (in addition to the completion of the recommendation form). It is strongly suggested that applicants request letters from individuals who can speak specifically to their demonstrated interest/strengths in education, leadership, and scholarship.
• Personal statement, which should be no more than three pages (double-spaced), highlighting your background/experience, educational and career goals, and your specific interest in the DHSc Program at the University of Indianapolis

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