Lawrence Technological University’s College of Health Sciences recently launched a Doctor of Health Sciences and a Master of Healthcare Administration to prepare students for impactful healthcare careers.
Students will be provided with real-world experiences, conceptual coursework, networking, and a curriculum focused on leadership and management skills—aligned with industry standards—to help them communicate effectively, navigate change, and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. The program emphasizes three core principles: (1) bridging theory and practice; (2) focusing on tangible skill development, such as executing quality assurance projects, managing accreditation processes, and implementing health informatics strategies; and (3) grounding learning in real-world contexts.
Maurice McBride, Ph.D., MBA, eFACHDM and Delores Springs, Ph.D., are a few of the adjunct professors. McBride is the founder and CEO of McBride Business Solutions, LLC, and served as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman for over 22 years. In the Navy, he served as an Independent Duty Corpsman (physician-extender) performing roles such as overseeing the care of Marines and Sailors and conducting patient assessments, performing minor surgeries, and prescribing medications. Springs is an educator, curriculum designer, and healthcare strategist with over 20 years of leadership experience in behavioral health, health informatics, business leadership, academia, and AI integration. She bridges technology innovation with practical healthcare leadership, and her work includes telehealth initiatives, strategic planning, and digital infrastructure projects.
Bridging the gap between academia and practice begins in the classroom. McBride hopes to inspire students to think outside of the box. “My goal is to teach students to think creatively when developing solutions to their problems. Professionally, I want them to learn from practical scenarios, including lessons from my own career journey. Personally, my hopes are to inspire them to overcome challenges and persevere, showing that anything is possible through determination,” McBride said. When working with Springs, students will be exposed to healthcare studies, policy analysis, machine learning, population health, and simulated decision–making scenarios. “This approach helps students apply theory to real-world challenges—from integrating data security laws with EHR (electronic health records) implementation to using healthcare system design frameworks from my consulting work. Students will also develop practical deliverables like white papers, digital portfolios, and professional presentations for prospective employers. The goal is to immerse students in the actual challenges healthcare leaders face today.”
Needs within healthcare are always adjusting, making it crucial for leaders to be adaptive and flexible. Potential growth areas in healthcare are telehealth and AI; health equity, community engagement, and understanding the structural determinants of health; workforce redesign to combat burnout; ethics and oversight; and public health and crisis preparedness.
A career in healthcare requires empathy and the ability to lead in uncertainty. The new programs at CoHS not only equip students to navigate such challenges but also to shape the future of the field, which is incorporating technology, improving policies, and continuing to improve the well-being of humanity.
Jules Johnson, Ph.D., is the program director for the online graduate programs. To learn more about the Doctor of Health Sciences program, click here. To learn more about the Master of Healthcare Administration, click here.
By: Nurzahan Rahman
