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

MSHS / DHSc Dual Degree (66 Credits Required)

Students take 54 core credits drawn from the MSHS and DHSc programs and 12 credits from either the Community and Public Health Concentration OR 12 credits from the Education Concentration.

• HADM 651 - Research Methods and Analysis Credits: (3)
• HADM 720 - Healthcare Ethics and Law Credits: (3)
• HADM 730 - Healthcare Economics and Policy Credits: (3)
• HADM 740 - Organizational Theories & Leadership Credits: (3)
• HSCI 600 - Professional Communication in Healthcare Credits: (3)
• HSCI 610 - Health Information Systems Credits: (3)
• HSCI 620 - Epidemiology for Health Sciences 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)
• HSCI 751 - Health Equity Credits: (3)
• HSCI 790 - Culminating Experience Credits: (3)
• HSCI 870 - Capstone Project Credits: (3)

• (6 credits required)

• PBHL 600 - Population Health Credits: (3)
• Electives (9 credits required of 500-level or above)

MSHS / DHSc Dual Degree Core with Optional Clinical Research Administration Concentration Core (54 Core Credits Required)

Students enrolled in the MSHS / DHSc Dual Degree program may opt to complete the MSHS Clinical Research Administration Concentration.

• HADM 720 - Healthcare Ethics and Law Credits: (3)
• HADM 730 - Healthcare Economics and Policy Credits: (3)
• HADM 740 - Organizational Theories & Leadership Credits: (3)
• HSCI 600 - Professional Communication in Healthcare Credits: (3)
• HSCI 610 - Health Information Systems Credits: (3)
• HSCI 620 - Epidemiology for Health Sciences 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)
• HSCI 751 - Health Equity Credits: (3)
• HSCI 870 - Capstone Project Credits: (3)

• (6 credit hours required)

• HSCR 555 - Clinical Research Methods Credits: (3)
• HSCR 565 - Clinical Research Administration I Credits: (3)
• HSCR 575 - Clinical Research Administration II Credits: (3)
• HSCR 635 - Medical Product Development and Regulation Credits: (3)
• HSCR 695 - Clinical Research Administration Internship Credits: (3)
• PBHL 600 - Population Health Credits: (3)

DHSc (42 credits required)

MSHS / DHSc Dual Degree and DHSc Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the MSHS / DHSc Dual Degree program or the DHSc program 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 conducted in HSCI 870 is performed independently under the mentorship of a capstone committee. Students must successfully complete each of the capstone project milestones, in 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.