Doctor of Health Science

University of Indianapolis

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

A Doctor of Health Science degree from the University of Indianapolis provides health professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to positively impact health practices in today's complex societies. Graduates will be prepared to serve as leaders, advocates, educators, and scholars in health science.

STUDENTS IN THE UINDY DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAM WILL:

• Utilize contemporary learning theories and strategies in the classroom and in the community
• 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 inter-professional, 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 and cultural humility in decision-making

The DHSc degree is a 60-credit hour, online doctoral degree program. In addition to online collaborative work, students have an opportunity to collaborate with members of their cohort during the required on-campus orientation and two short on-campus curricular sessions. These on-campus sessions always occur in August on the Friday and Saturday one week prior to the start of the fall semester. The curriculum is designed for students to complete the course requirements in two and a half years and work collaboratively with the doctoral project committee to successfully complete a doctoral project, which generally takes between one and two additional years. Students have up to seven years to complete all DHSc requirements.