Virginia Commonwealth University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D. - Health Related Sciences

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Health-related Sciences in the School of Allied Health Professions was designed as a distance learning program with the cooperation and commitment of the nine departments of the school: Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Gerontology, Health Administration, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Patient Counseling, Physical Therapy, Radiation Sciences and rehabilitation Counseling. The program involves a four-year course of study, and is designed to meet the critical need for doctor ally prepared allied health professionals across the nation, specifically in the areas of teaching, research and administration. The departments of the School of Allied Health Professions offer a doctoral curriculum with a common interdisciplinary core of courses and eight specialty tracks germane to the disciplines of the participating departments. The program curriculum consists of a total of 57 credit hours (24 credits of common interdisciplinary core courses, 12 credits of research methods core courses, nine credits of specialty track courses, and 12 credits of dissertation research).

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above