Reach the Pinnacle of a Career in the Health Sciences
The University of New Haven’s Online Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program takes you to the top of your field — to a career in administration, teaching, or applied research or practice – where advanced capabilities in conceptual thinking, original research, data analysis, and writing are essential in order to advance to high-level executive positions or academic appointments. With our Doctor of Health Sciences degree in hand, you will have achieved the highest formal degree in the field and can increase your earning potential, job prospects, and respect from your peers.
The healthcare sector continues to show high demand for employees who have advanced skill sets and can provide effective leadership in both practice and higher education settings. In fact, there is currently a national shortage of doctoral-trained health science faculty with the qualifications to teach at the master’s or doctoral level. You can help fill that gap by earning your Doctorate in Health Sciences.
Our program is one of only 12 similar programs in the entire nation and one of only three in New England that offers a Doctor in Health Sciences degree. Within that group, no other program places as strong a focus on health leadership in the domains of education and administration as ours does.
A Novel Approach to the Doctorate
This degree doesn’t just give you more knowledge. It prepares you to be a leader and a change agent in the numerous settings where healthcare is taught, practiced, or delivered. It starts with an innovative curriculum in a flexible, online format. Students can choose to study full-time or part-time.
In addition to the core courses, our program offers a choice of two concentrations, Educational Leadership or Healthcare Leadership which will prepare students to be leaders in their field and will align with their career aspirations. Supporting students during their doctoral program is our top priority! This is accomplished by offering two short in person residencies during the program where students will meet their peers and faculty, as well as fully supporting students throughout the duration of their doctoral thesis project.
Students work with their thesis instructor and selected committee members as they develop and complete their thesis projects. This individual guidance will ensure the student has ample support as they complete their doctoral thesis. Thesis topics can include formal research, a high-impact project, or another project of interest.
All students are assigned a thesis advisor to oversee their project and mentor them throughout the experience.
A Program That Transforms You
