The mission of the College of Health and Human Sciences is to promote health and well-being through scholarship that integrates teaching, research and service.
The mission of the Ph.D. in Health Sciences is to prepare students from a wide range of health related professions to function as interprofessional scholars and researchers within academic and practice settings.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Health Sciences will be able to:
Apply in-depth multidisciplinary knowledge to a defined area in health and human sciences
Demonstrate professional integrity in the execution of the roles of educator and researcher
Design, conduct and analyze the results of original research
Disseminate new knowledge and, as appropriate, assess the application of that knowledge to professional practice
Demonstrate the interdisciplinary communication skills necessary to function effectively in today's academic and professional environment