Doctor of Health Sciences: Leadership and Policy

What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Health Sciences Degree?

• Critique and review of health science literature
• Cultural competency in health sciences
• Ethical issues in health science
• Healthcare delivery systems
• Principles of teaching in the health sciences

As you pursue your Doctor of Health Sciences degree at Liberty, you will study a variety of subjects within the health sciences field. By partnering with us, you can prepare for exciting opportunities upon graduation.

With our general specialization, you can mix and match courses so that you can tailor your education to your career goals. In addition, the practicum and research project are designed to help you turn your knowledge into wisdom. Gaining hands-on experience before you graduate can help set you apart as you pursue new opportunities or positions of added responsibility.

Potential Career Opportunities for Doctor of Health Sciences Graduates

Depending on your previously obtained certifications and licenses, some of the roles you could pursue with this degree include:

• Exercise physiologist
• Healthcare administrator
• Healthcare communications specialist
• Hospital director
• Medical assistant

Benefits of Pursuing Our Doctor of Health Sciences Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online D.H.Sc. from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• You can complete our online Doctor of Health Sciences degree in as little as 3 years.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!