To meet the needs of working professionals, coursework for the Doctor of Health Science program will be delivered 100 percent online through the Cal U Global Online office. All classes will be taught by Cal U faculty who are recognized experts in the field. Cal U is pleased to announce this inaugural doctoral program as the first to be offered in the school’s 163 year history.
The Doctor of Health Science is a three-year, 50-credit program. Candidates should expect to complete a rigorous program of study that includes 42 credits of coursework, comprehensive written and oral exams, and an 8-credit dissertation representing applied, evidence-based research clearly linked to exercise, wellness and/or fitness.
Graduates will be prepared to work as educators, administrators and leaders in areas such as athletic training, physical or occupational therapy, exercise physiology, wellness and fitness, rehabilitation science, and allied health care professions.
The D.H.Sc. program also will maintain the University’s existing relationships with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Association of Speed and Explosion, and WellCoaches Corp., all leading organizations in the field.
A growing interest in wellness and fitness has driven student demand for academic programs in health and exercise science. And like all new programs introduced at Cal U, the Doctor of Health Science was developed with employment potential in mind.
The head athletic trainer for an NFL team and the president of a nationally recognized fitness organization are among the professionals who submitted letters of support for the program.
For more information on the program please contact Cal U Global Online at 866.595.6348 or email DHSC@calu.edu. Please visit www.calu.edu/go to learn more about this and Cal U’s 60+ online and graduate program options.
