DHSc Admissions Criteria:
Admission is open to physical and occupational therapists that have a master's degree or a clinical doctoral degree (DPT, OTD) and are currently licensed and/or practicing in their profession. Applicants must also have a minimum of three years of clinical experience. All students entering the Doctor of Health Science program must complete an application/admissions process. Documents that must be submitted include:
• Application for Admission
• $50 processing fee
• Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning
• Two recommendations from professional colleagues
• Writing assessment
• Current resume or CV
• Copy of professional license, if applicable
Applicants will be notified by email of the status of their file. Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview. Each student who is admitted to the program must successfully complete the *Introduction to Doctorial Studies in order to fully matriculate in the DHSc program.
Tuition and Fees:
Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443.00 per credit hour.
Estimated Cost of the Program
The following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.
| Tuition for coursework |
$443.00 /credit (60 hours) |
| Application Fee |
$50.00 |
| Graduation Fee (includes stock black regalia) |
$150.00* |
| Estimated total for DHSc |
$26,600.00 |
*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00
This figure may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. The students must also buy their reading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is $2,000.