Essential Curriculum

The foundation of the DMSc curriculum is a set of sequential courses in scholarship and research. Through these courses you will dive into the details of reading and interpreting medical literature, develop your own research questions, perform research via existing literature, and produce a publication-worthy paper of your own under the tutelage of experienced PAs known for their own published works.

Depending on your schedule, this degree can be completed in as few as three 8-week academic terms.

 

Course NumberEssential CurriculumCredit Hrs/
Course
DMS 801Research Resources & Methods4
DMS 802Doctoral Project Capstone I4
DMS 803Doctoral Project Capstone II4
DMS 805Organizational Contexts & Systems3
4 courses from the list below plus a 3 hour elective from the Expertise curriculum
DMS 804Healthcare Law & Risk Management3
DMS 806Medical Ethics3
DMS 808Advocacy in Healthcare3
DMS 810Public Policy in Healthcare3
PLUSElective Course from Expertise curriculum3
Essential DMSc Classroom Credits30