Doctor of Health Sciences

A brand new research doctorate in Health Sciences designed to advance established careers across the entire healthcare sector and for professionals in areas such as:

Why LTU?

Lawrence Technological University is one of a handful of institutions in the United States to offer the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS) that can serve the hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide.  With 100% online class programming and the flexibility to complete your degree based around your schedule requirements, the Doctor of Health Sciences at LTU is perfect for working professionals.  Benefit from an interdisciplinary learning approach focused on policy, informatics, data sciences, and leadership skills that will directly apply and advance your career growth across any healthcare setting or organization.  As part of the College of Health Sciences, the DHS instructional team of professors offers an intimate, diverse, and multi-faceted learning experience that allows for streamlined curriculum and a short time to completion.  Be an agent of change by enrolling in LTU’s DHS program today, and gain the tools to lead transformative change in an evolving healthcare world.

Program Learning Objectives

• Prepare health professionals to assume leadership roles in health fields and education
• Generate evidence-based and innovative solutions to health issues for diverse populations
• Effectively communicate to advance health research and practice
• Contribute to building ethical, people-centered organizations that positively impact health delivery
• Develop the necessary skills in research, writing, application, and presentations to improve health care and to succeed in academe
• Work collaboratively to achieve organizational goals
• Demonstrate leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully lead teams
• Contribute to culturally competent workplaces and healthcare