University of Indianapolis

Program Information

Degree Offered

MHS - Postprofessional Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy, DHS - Postprofessional Doctor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy

Program Description:

UIndy offers the Master of Health Science and Doctor of Health Science degrees. These advanced programs serve occupational therapists who wish to improve their clinical, teaching, administrative, and research skills while still practicing. The MHS and DHS degrees offer a strong clinical focus with some requirements in research and administration.

Each course requires only one long- weekend in attendance at the University of Indianapolis with pre-course and post-course independent study required, making it convenient for clinicians located throughout the country to attend classes.

The Master of Health Science postprofessional program is designed for occupational therapists who wish primarily to advance their clinical skills. The program is structured for the clinician to pursue a degree on a part-time basis while continuing to work in a clinical setting. MHS students may take up to 7 years to complete the 36-credit-hour degree.
Core (3 courses)
Clinical Reasoning (Required); Cultural Aspects of Occupation; Basics of Writing and Research; Research Methodology **; Qualitative Research Methodology **; ** One research required
Electives (4 courses)
Selected Track (5 courses)

Doctor of Health Science (DHS)
Courses in research, anatomy, physiology, and theory development are taught. The program is structured for the clinician to pursue a degree on a part-time basis while continuing to work in a clinical setting. The DHS degree is awarded upon completion of 30 credit hours of master's-level course work and 42 credit hours of doctoral-level course work totaling 72 credit hours. DHS students may take up to 10 years to complete the degree.

http://ot.uindy.edu/postprofessional/

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

380 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999