PhD Health Sciences

Course Overview This Ph.D. in Health Sciences prepares aspiring leaders and educators to meet the complex challenges of modern healthcare delivery through advanced research and policy analysis. The program offers a broad foundation in public health and specialized expertise across three distinct concentration areas to develop academic research scientists. Students learn from faculty with extensive experience in diverse healthcare environments, focusing on contributing to the discipline through research, education, and policy. Key Program Highlights Specialized concentrations in Applied Aging & Rehabilitation Science, Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, and Behavioral Analysis Broad foundation in public health concerns, research methods, and social policy analysis Focus on developing academic research scientists for careers in research, education, and policy Learn from faculty with vast experience in diverse healthcare delivery and research environments Designed to prepare leaders for improving quality of care and outcomes in dynamic health service settings