Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies/Doctor of Health Science Dual Degree Program

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  • Center City Campus

Degree Earned

  • Master of Science

Program Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Hybrid

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Name: Christopher R.A. Sim, DSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Position: Chair, Department of Health Sciences & Clinical Practice

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The DHSc component of the Dual-Degree (MSPAS/DHSc) curriculum consists of 36 credits presented completely online: 11 core credits, 12 credits from the Clinical Leadership or Health Professions Teaching and Learning tracks, 6 elective credits from among diverse foci, and an 8 credit doctoral project series. Course selection will be guided by a program mentor who will assist in aligning courses with the core competencies of the student’s target career.

The MPAS component is an intensive 102 credit, 27-month curriculum.

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Course Number Course Name Number of Credits
HPS 600 Fundamentals of Applied Biostatistics 3
HPS 601 Applied Health Research Methods 3
HPS 602 Responsible Conduct of Research 1
HPS 603 Health Systems Science 2
HPS 604 Scholarly Writing 2

Course Number Course Name Number of Credits
NU 707 Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration 3
MIDW 805 Organizational Change 3
RS 650 Healthcare Law and Ethics 3
MIDW 712 Introduction to Health Policy 3
NU 704 Philosophy, Foundations and Methods for Evidence-Based Practice 3
LDSP 640 Psychology of Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations 3

Course Number Course Name Number of Credits
HPS 610 Simulation in Health Professions Education 3
HPS 620 Foundations of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice 3
GC 752 Curriculum and Instructional Design 2
GC 751 Instructional Technology and Learning 2
GC 753 Program Assessment and Evaluation 2
GC 749 Science of Learning 2

Focus   Course Number   Course Name Number of Credits
Connected Care DIGH 500 Telehealth Connected Care - An Advanced Course 3
Connected Care DIGH 502 Business of Telehealth and Digital Health 3
Integrative Nutrition IN 500 Foundations in Integrative Nutrition 3
Mind Body Medicine MBM 500 Foundations in Mind-Body Medicine 3
Business and Organizational Continuity DMM 624 Organizational Risk and Crisis Management 3
Healthcare Management and Economics RS 640 Financial Management 3
Healthcare Management and Economics RS 580 Personnel Management 3
Healthcare Management and Economics AHE 504 Economic Modeling in Health Care 3
Healthcare Design JCRS 740 Design Approaches in Healthcare 3
Healthcare Design JCRS 743 Quality Improvement through Design 3
Evidence-Based Learning OT 785 The Evidence Base of Teaching: Advanced Curriculum Development 3
Evidence-Based Learning GC 748 Learner-Centered Education 2
Evidence-Based Learning RS 630 Faculty Development 3
Health Science Research PBH 605 Advanced Statistical Methods for Data Analysis 3

Course Number Course Name Number of Credits
HPS 701 Doctoral Project Foundation 2
HPS 702 Doctoral Project Strategy 2
HPS 703 Doctoral Project Execution 2
HPS 704 Doctoral Project Completion 2

Term Course Number Course Name Number of Credits
1 HPS 600 Fundamentals of Applied Biostatistics 3
  HPS 601 Applied Health Research Methods 3
  HPS 602 Responsible Conduct of Research 1
  HPS 603 Health Systems Science 2
  HPS 604 Scholarly Writing 2
       
2 MIDW 712 Introduction to Healthcare Policy 3
  MIDW 805 Organizational Change 3
  DMM 624 Organizational Risk and Crisis Management 3
  HPS 701 Doctoral Project Foundation 2
  HPS 702 Doctoral Project Strategy 2
       
3 NU 704 Foundations and Methods to Appraise and Analyze Evidence 3
  RS 650 Healthcare Law and Ethics 3
  GC 748 Learner Centered Education 2
  HPS 703 Doctoral Project Execution 2
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