Mental Health Concentration, DHSc

Health Science Doctorate

DHSc: Mental Health Concentration Requirements

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
Mental Health Electives12
Total Credits Required:48

Mental Health Electives 

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

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.