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Doctor of Science in Health Sciences

Transform Your Clinical Expertise into Academic Leadership

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Moravian University's Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Sciences is specifically designed for dedicated physical and behavioral healthcare providers who aspire to become influential faculty members. This comprehensive research doctorate empowers you to bridge clinical excellence with academic innovation, providing advanced training in cutting-edge research methodologies, higher education dynamics, and transformative teaching practices.

As a graduate of the DSc in Health Sciences, you’ll emerge as a scholar-practitioner equipped to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals, conduct impactful research, and lead with distinction in your field.

At a Glance

Modality: Online, asynchronous with an annual, 2-4 day summer residency

Duration: 

  • Full time: 6 terms (2 calendar years)

  • Part time: 12 terms (4 calendar years)

Students can change their full or part-time status at any term change with notification to the program director and student experience mentor.

Completion: 57 credits

Total Cost: $43,200 plus travel, food, and accommodations for 2 summer residencies

Application Deadlines

Spring Term: December 1
Summer Term: March 15
Fall Term: July 15

What Makes Us Stand Out?

  • Earn credits that count toward your degree with a free on-demand course
  • Engage in two teaching residencies in your discipline with specific mentoring in teaching
  • Receive one-on-one mentoring while completing your dissertation

Program Overview

The Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Sciences program is designed to prepare experienced healthcare practitioners to become exceptional faculty members and leaders in higher education. This online, asynchronous program* offers maximum flexibility for working professionals and is supplemented by limited, short-term residencies that provide opportunities for networking, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Graduates will emerge as innovative educators and leaders who make meaningful contributions to both academia and the broader healthcare community.

*Currently pending approval of the substantive change for this program from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  

Program and Career Outcomes

Embody a teaching philosophy for higher education that acknowledges the multidimensionality of the human experience. We'll guide you in building a compassionate, student-centered approach that's both evidence-based and deeply inclusive, preparing you to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Gain confidence to design and lead engaging classes in any environment. Whether in-person or online, you'll learn to harness the latest technologies and methodologies to connect with and inspire future physical and behavioral health professionals.

Develop the expertise to navigate research with clarity and objectivity. You'll learn to recognize bias, embrace diverse perspectives, and make informed evidence-based decisions that enhance both your teaching effectiveness and clinical practice.

Design, conduct, and disseminate ethical, rigorous, and inclusive research that produces meaningful, applied outcomes responsive to evolving practices in health and higher education.

Execute change initiatives that support professional and institutional organizational priorities by engaging in collaborative, team-oriented, and meaningful service, while considering and valuing diverse stakeholder perspectives.

Cultivate a leadership style focused on the greater good. Through intentional action and resilient communication, you'll strengthen your ability to navigate challenges and inspire positive change in your expanding circle of influence.

Questions?

Ashley Long, PhD, LAT, ATC, CBIS
Program Director
longa02@moravian.edu
(610) 625-7238

Cailee Carmella

Cailee Carmella '22, M.S., CCC-SLP 
Student Experience Mentor Rehabilitation Sciences - Doctoral Programs 
carmellac@moravian.edu 
(610) 625-7134