Generalist Concentration, DHSc

Health Science Doctorate

Degree requirements for the Generalist concentration are as follows:

HSC 701Leadership Theory in Healthcare3
HSC 702The U.S. Healthcare System: Past, Present, and Future3
HSC 703Applied Statistics for Health Sciences3
HSC 705Transformational Leadership in a Complex Healthcare Organization3
HSC 707Policy Leadership for Healthcare Transformation3
HSC 710Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare3
HSC 713Quantitative Research Methods3
HSC 715Qualitative Research Methods3
HSC 717Health Behavior Theory, Research, and Practice3
HSC 791Research Project I3
HSC 793Research Project II3
HSC 795Research Project III3
Generalist Electives 112
Total Credits Required:48


Generalist Electives

Students must choose four courses from the following:
ABA 501The Science of ABA Concepts and Principles3
HCM 610Six Sigma Lean Methodology in Healthcare3
HCM 611Continuous Improvement Strategies, Tools, and Techniques3
HCM 612Change Management and Project Management Integration3
HCM 613Economics and Finance in Healthcare3
HCM 620Health Data Management3
HCM 622Health Informatics Systems & Data Infrastructure3
HCM 623Health Informatics System Application3
HSC 731Aging in Place3
HSC 733Chronic Disease Management for the Older Adult Population3
HSC 735Specialized Assessment for the Older Adult Population3
HSC 737Neuroscience of Aging and Impact on Mental Health3
MHE 610Curriculum Design3
MHE 622Foundations of Online Learning3
MHE 628Designing and Teaching Online Courses3
MHE 632Building Online Learning Communities3
MLN 500Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Negotiation3
MLN 505Introduction to Models and Concepts in Leadership3
PHE 500Foundations of Public Health: Policy and Management3
PHE 530Environmental Health3
PHE 537Global Health3
PHE 545Health Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation3
PSY 540Individual and Family Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders3
PSY 550Family Systems3
PSY 590Trauma & Crisis Intervention3
PSY 620Psychopathology and the Diagnostic Process3
PSY 654Drugs, Medication, and Society3
PSY 657Counseling and Co-Occurring Disorders3
PSY 660Social and Cultural Foundations3
PSY 662Counseling Theory and Practice3
PSY 663Career Development Theory and Practice3
PSY 664Counseling Skills and Techniques3
PSY 665Group Dynamics and Mental Health Counseling3
PSY 671Theories and Models of Trauma and Attachment3
PSY 672Neurobiology of Trauma3
SPE 546Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders3
SPE 552Advocacy, Collaboration and Problem Solving for Students with Autism3
SPE 556Supporting Comm. and Social Develop ment for Students with Autism3
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In consultation with their advisor or Program Director, students may choose from specific ABA, HCM, HSC, MHE, MLN, PHE, PSY, or SPE coursework to fulfill the Generalist Electives requirement.


Note: Students that do not complete HSC 791 Research Project IHSC 793 Research Project II, or HSC 795 Research Project III within the specified course run dates will be required to enroll in HSC 797 Research Continuation while completing any outstanding work. Further information regarding the financial aspects of HSC 797 Research Continuation can be found in the Financial Information section of the Graduate catalog.