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Nova Southeastern UniversityNSUWorksHealth Professions Divisions Course Catalogs NSU Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions2016Master of Health Science Doctor of Health ScienceBrochureNova Southeastern UniversityFollow this and additional works at: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_coursecatalogsPart of the Medicine and Health Sciences CommonsThis Pamphlet is brought to you for free and open access by the NSU Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions at NSUWorks. It has been accepted forinclusion in Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of NSUWorks. For more information, please contactnsuworks@nova.edu.NSUWorks CitationNova Southeastern University, "Master of Health Science Doctor of Health Science Brochure" (2016). Health Professions DivisionsCourse Catalogs. Paper 102.http://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_coursecatalogs/102Applicants for admission must submit or be responsible for submission of1.  a completed application form with a $50, nonrefundable application fee2.  two evaluation forms—supplied in the application package or by request—from supervisors or colleagues, clinical or nonclinical3.	 	official	transcripts	sent	directly	from	all	previously	attended	undergraduate,	professional, and graduate institutions4.  all coursework from international institution(s), if applicant attended or is a graduate of any international institution(s)  Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization, such as one of the services listed below.   World Education Services, Inc. Bowling Green Station P.O. Box 5087, New York, New York 10274-5087 (212)	966-6311	•	www.wes.org   Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. 7101 SW 102nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33173 (305)	273-1616	•	(305)	273-1338	fax	•	www.jsilny.com   Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 514070, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-3470 (414)	289-3400	•	www.ece.org	 	It	is	the	applicant’s	responsibility	to	have	this	coursework	evaluated.	An	official	course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service to NSU’s Enrollment Processing Services.5.  complete resume or curriculum vitae6.	 	copies	of	national	and	professional	certifications	or	licenses	by	a	recognized	certifying	body (if applicable)7.	 	official	Graduate	Record	Examination	(GRE)	scores	taken	within	five	years	of	the	date	of matriculation Complete applications and all admissions documentation must be sent to  Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services College of Health Care Sciences DHS/MHS Accelerated Track  3301 College Avenue, P.O. Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905	 Phone:	(954)	262-1101	•	Fax:	(954)	262-2282Prospective dual M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. students are selected by the Committee on Admissions, which considers the overall qualities of applicants and their suitability for this course of study. Areas of consideration include application content, academic record, prior health  care experience, letters of evaluation, and personal motivation. In special circumstances,  a personal interview with members of the Committee on Admissions may be required.1.  Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s  degree from a regionally accredited college or university.2.  Applicants should have earned a cumulative bachelor’s degree G.P.A. at or above a 3.0  on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for regular admission.3.  Prior health care experience is required and is strongly considered in the admissions process. The dual M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. is a postprofessional degree designed for health practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines, public health professionals, and health care administrators. The commonality exhibited by our students is the expert practice of  a	recognized	health	occupation	at	a	professional	level	or	five	years	of	professional-level	administrative experience in a health care organization with progressively increasing responsibilities over that time frame. The successful applicant’s health profession may emphasize	delivery	of	services	to	individual	clients	(e.g.,	PA,	PT,	R.N.,	LCSW)	or	be	population based (Public Health or Health Administration). An appropriate level of professional practice is generally recognized by either health professions licensure  (e.g.,	R.N.,	PT,	PA),	a	national	certification	or	registration	(e.g.,	PA-C,	RVT,	RRT,	FACHE),	 a recognized health professions academic credential (e.g., B.S.N.), or a combination of the above.4.  The	successful	administrative	applicant	will	demonstrate	at	least	five	years	of	professional	experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a health care setting. Professional experience will be documented by an organizational chart demonstrating the applicant’s position within the organization and a letter of recommendation from a supervisor attesting to the applicant’s level of responsibility within the organization. Health care administrators will also need to submit a statement concerning their career and professional goals within the	health	care	environment.	Fellowship	or	certification	by	a	recognized	health	certifying	body (e.g., FACHE) is desirable. Possession of a bachelor’s degree is also necessary. 	 	All	questions	regarding	the	appropriateness	of	an	applicant’s	qualifications	for	admission	can be discussed with the department chair or program director on an informal basis, but the	official	recommendations	are	made	by	the	Committee	on	Admissions	to	the	dean	of	the	College	of	Health	Care	Sciences,	who	makes	the	final	determination.	5.  All applicants must show evidence of computer skills, through coursework or self-study, prior to the	end	of	the	first	term.	Students	may	obtain	instruction	through	the	NSU	Student	Microcomputer Laboratory, the Orientation Center, or other training facilities.6.  Applicants	must	take	the	Graduate	Record	Examination	(GRE)	and	submit	their	scores	(taken	within	five	years	of	the	date	of	matriculation)	with	their	application	documents.College of Health Care Sciences3200 South University DriveFort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2018www.nova.edu/hsApplication Procedures Admissions RequirementsNova Southeastern University             Health Professions Division             2015–2016NSU Master of Health Science/ Doctor of Health ScienceCollege of Health Care SciencesDUAL-DEGREE MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE/ DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCEThis accelerated dual-degree program is designed for accomplished, motivated health care practitioners educated at the bachelor’s level who desire a clinically applicable, postprofessional interdisciplinary doctoral degree.The	program	is	specifically	appropriate	for	those	practitioners	who	have	a	strong	desire	to	teach within the health disciplines at the graduate level or assume advanced professional and institutional leadership roles within the health care delivery system.The combined M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. provides rigorous academic exposure to a wide range of topics pertinent to clinicians, health administrators, and health professions educators, including	epidemiology,	health	care	finance,	statistics	and	research	methods,	conflict	resolution, leadership studies, professional writing, health policy, global health issues, evidence-based medicine, medical informatics, and medical quality assurance/risk management. Students have the opportunity to engage in internships within their home community and capstone research experiences.Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience to expand their professional roles in both clinical and nonclinical arenas. Study is primarily nonresidential and utilizes state-of-the-art online course platforms that permit synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.Students are required to attend two one-week on-campus institutes  during the doctoral portion of their studies.This accelerated track permits the motivated student to earn both a master’s and doctoral degree, with 82 credits, from a respected, regionally accredited research institution within three–seven years of study.ACCELERATED PROGRAM FACTS•  Both programs can be completed in three–seven years•  Total combined credits: 82•  21 hours are completed in the M.H.Sc. program•  61 hours are completed in the D.H.Sc. program•  M.H.Sc. degree awarded after completion of 44 credit hours•  M.H.Sc. 2015–2016 tuition: $400 per credit•  D.H.Sc. 2015–2016 tuition: $628 per credit•  M.H.Sc. courses are all taught through distance learning•		Two	on-campus	Summer	Residential	institutes	are	required	for	the	D.H.Sc.M.H.SC. LEVELREQUIRED COURSES—12 CREDITSMHS 5003 Current and Cultural Issues in Health CareMHS 5205 Writing for Medical PublicationMHS 5501 Epidemiology and BiostatisticsMHS 5530  Principles and Practice of Management in Health CareSAMPLE ELECTIVES* (CHOOSE THREE)—9 CREDITSMHS 5211 Contemporary Issues in NutritionMHS 5543 Educational Theories and Psychology MHS 5544 Curriculum and Instruction in Health Care EducationMHS 5545 Assessment and Evaluation in Health Care EducationMHS 5400 Directed StudiesMHS 5512 Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass DestructionMHS	5541	 Health	Care	Systems	and	ConflictMHS 5546 Health Care Finance*More electives are available.TOTAL CREDITS COMPLETED IN THE M.H.SC. PROGRAM—21 CREDITSD.H.SC. LEVELREQUIRED COURSES—20 CREDITSDHS	8010		 Statistics	and	Research	MethodsDHS 8040 Professionalism and Health Care EthicsDHS 8190  Health Care EducationDHS	8080	 Conflict	ResolutionDHS 8170 Leadership in Health CareCORE BLOCK ONE—12 CREDITS Three out of four are required; all four may be taken. If only three are chosen, one elective may be substituted for the fourth course. DHS 8000 Health Care for Diverse PopulationsDHS 8030  Community HPDPDHS 8090 Health PolicyDHS 8110 Community/Environmental HealthCORE BLOCK TWO—4 CREDITSDHS 8400 Global Health IssuesHSP 9006 Evidence-Based MedicineDHS 8750 Patient Safety and Medical ErrorsDHS 8800 Health Care Informatics D.H.SC. LEVEL (CONTINUED)EXPERIENTIAL (REQUIRED)—11 CREDITSDHS 8125 Preparation to Internship and PracticumDHS 8130  InternshipDHS 8140 PracticumELECTIVES—12 CREDITS Three electives (can include courses from block one and two not counted toward  core requirements)DOCTORAL ANALYSIS—2 CREDITSTOTAL CREDITS COMPLETED IN THE D.H.SC. PROGRAM—61 CREDITSM.H.SC./D.H.SC. DUAL TRACK PROGRAM  Students may apply for M.H.Sc. degree conferral after they accumulate 44 credits including all of the following courses:M.H.SC. COURSES—21 CREDITSMHS 5003 Current and Cultural Issues in Health Care MHS 5205 Writing for Medical Publication MHS 5501 Epidemiology and Biostatistics MHS 5530 Principles of Management in Health Care MHS  Electives (three courses for a total of 9 credits) D.H.SC. COURSES—23 CREDITSDHS 8040 Professionalism and Health Care Ethics DHS	8010	 Statistics	and	Research	Methods	DHS 8125 Preparation to Internship and Practicum DHS 8130 Internship DHS 8140 Practicum DHS  Elective (any one 4-credit DHS course)COMPUTER REQUIREMENTSAll	students	are	required	to	have	a	computer	with	the	following	minimum	specifications:•		Pentium	or	AMD	at	1.00	GHZ	or	equivalent	Macintosh	processor•		256	MB	RAM•		video	and	monitor	capable	of	1024	X	768	resolution	or	higher•		CD-ROM	drive•		full	duplex	sound	card	and	speakers•		56.6	baud	modem	(a	DSL	or	cable	modem	is	a	plus	in	an	online	program)•			Internet	connection	with	private	Internet	service	provider	(ISP)	for	access	from	home to the Internet (DSL, cable, or satellite highly recommended)•		Windows	XP	or	NT	or	MAC	OS•		Microsoft	Office	2000	or	newer	with	PowerPoint,	Word,	and	Excel	minimum•		surge	suppressor	electrical	outletSuggested option: back up for hard driveFINANCIAL AID STATEMENTThe	primary	financial	responsibility	for	a	student’s	education	rests	with	the		student	and	his	or her family, but economic circumstances for some families may make it necessary for the student to obtain assistance from other sources.The purpose of the Student Financial Aid Program at Nova Southeastern  University is to help as	many	qualified	students	as	possible	to	complete	their	health	professions	education.	Various	loans,	scholarships,	and	grants	are	available	to	qualified	students	to	help	ease	the	high	cost	of	a	health	professions	education.	These	financial	assistance	programs	are	described	in	a	variety	of	separate	university	publications.	For	information	on	financial	assistance,	contactNova Southeastern University  Department of Student Financial Aid 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 Phone:	(954)	262-3380	•	800-806-3680TUITIONTuition for 2015–2016 is $400 per credit for M.H.Sc. courses and $628 per credit for D.H.Sc. courses. Tuition for 2016–2017 will subsequently be posted on our website  (www.nova.edu/cah/healthsciences/mhs_dhs). An NSU student services fee of $1,050 is also required annually. All tuition and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice.Dual-Degree M.H.Sc./D.H.Sc. CurriculumComputer Requirements,  Financial Aid, and TuitionACCREDITATIONNova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. NONDISCRIMINATIONConsistent	with	 all	 federal	 and	 state	 laws,	 rules,	 regulations,	 and/or	 local	 ordinances	 (e.g.,	Title	VII,	Title	VI,	Title	 III,	Title	II,	Rehab	Act,	ADA,	and	Title	 IX),	 it	 is	 the	policy	of	Nova	Southeastern	University	not	 to	 engage	 in	any	discrimination	or	harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status,	or	political	beliefs	or	affiliations,	and	to	comply	with	all	federal	and	state	nondiscrimination,	equal	opportunity,	and	affirmative	action	laws,	orders,	and	regulations.This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status,	sexual	orientation,	unfavorable	discharge	from	the	military,	veteran	status,	or	political	beliefs	or	affiliations,	to	all	the	rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 04-025-15MCP

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