Health Sciences, D.H.S.c. - Radford University Carilion Campus

MSHS/DHSc Dual Degree (33 Credits Required)

• HSCI 705 - Professional Communication in Health Sciences Credits: (3)
• PBHL 600 - Population Health Credits: (3)
• HADM 620 - Strategic Healthcare Economics & Policy Credits: (3)
• HSCI 650 - Health Analytics Credits: (3)
• HSCI 715 - Research Methods for Health Sciences I Credits: (3)
• HSCI 716 - Research Methods for Health Sciences II Credits: (3)
• PBHL 800 - Epidemiology for Health Sciences Credits: (3)
• HSCI 690 - Culminating Experience Credits: (3)
• IPEH 607 - Ethical and Legal Practice in Healthcare Credits: (3)

DHSc Dual Degree (33 Credits Required)

• HSCE/HADM/PBHL Concentration Course #1 Credits / Units: (3)

• Electives (500 - 700 Level)* Credits / Units: (6)

• HSCI 701 - Healthcare Information Technology Credits: (3)

• HSCE/HADM/PBHL Concentration Course #2 Credits / Units: (3)

• HSCI 870 - Capstone Project Credits: (3) (6 Hours Required)

• Elective (700-900 Level) Credits / Units: (3)

• HSCE/HADM/PBHL Concentration Course #4 Credits / Units: (3)

• *Select (6) credits from the following: HADM 555, HADM 650, HADM 660, and /or a non-concentration course HSDE 715, PBHL 702, or HADM 720

Health Sciences (DHSc) Core Requirements (30 credits) Doctorate Only

• HSCI 705 - Professional Communication in Health Sciences Credits: (3)
• HSCI 701 - Healthcare Information Technology Credits: (3)
• HSCI 715 - Research Methods for Health Sciences I Credits: (3)
• HSCI 716 - Research Methods for Health Sciences II Credits: (3)
• HSCI 870 - Capstone Project Credits: (3)
• HADM 730 - Healthcare Economics and Policy Credits: (3)
• PBHL 800 - Epidemiology for Health Sciences Credits: (3)
• Elective (700-800 Level) Credits: (3)

Choose One Concentration Below (12 credits):

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 42

Graduation Requirements

DHSc students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA at all times and will be placed on academic probation if their GPA falls below 3.0.  Students who are unable to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 at the end of the probation semester or who fall below a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for a second time will be dismissed from the program. 

The capstone project is performed independently under the mentorship of a capstone committee. Students must successfully complete each of the capstone project milestones, in the order shown, to successfully pass the capstone and complete the overall DHSc program:

• Project Premise/Research Concept in written form
• Project Proposal, presented as a written document and oral presentation
• Final Defense of the Project, presented as a written document and oral presentation

Through dedicated effort, it is possible to complete the capstone in two semesters (6 credit hours). Students requiring more time to complete the capstone project will be allowed, with permission, up to two additional semesters to achieve a satisfactory completion. If the capstone has not been completed in 4 academic semesters, the student will receive a failing grade in the capstone and will be dismissed from the program.