UIndy offers the postprofessional 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.
Courses are either Online or require only one long- weekend lab 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.
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. Major in education, leadership, orthopedics, neurology, and/or pediatrics. Minor also available in geriatrics. DHS students may take up to 10 years to complete the 81-credit degree.
Format:
Hybrid
Additional Program Information
Accreditation:
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Financial Aid:
No
FinancialAid Info:
Financial aid is an option for many students. To find out what type of aid you might be eligible for, please contact us at Graduate Admissions or visit our website.
Requirements:
Foreign-trained and U.S.-licensed occupational therapists may apply to the MHS. A DHS or graduate certificate applicant must be a U.S.-licensed occupational therapist.
Scholarships:
Yes
Scholarships Description:
UIndy graduate degrees issue scholarships, stipends, and assistantship opportunities programmatically. Contact UIndy at Graduate Admissions to find out if your program of interest offers scholarship opportunities.
