Doctor of Healt Science Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

Nova Southeastern University | 9 Core Courses—Block Two • Two of the following are required. • The other courses may be omitted or used as electives. (8 semester hours) COURSE # COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS DHS 8400 Global Health Issues 4 HSP 9006 Evidence-Based Medical Practice 4 DHS 8750 Patient Safety 4 DHS 8190 Health Care Education 4 DHS 8800 Health Care Informatics 4 DHS 8810 Global Epidemiology 4 Course Notes 1. For global health, students must take DHS 8400 and DHS 8810, either as core courses or as electives. 2. For education for the health care professions, students must take DHS 8190, either as a core course or an elective. Experiential (Required)—9 Semester Hours COURSE # COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS DHS 8125 Preparation for Internship and Practicum 1 1 DHS 8130 Internship 4 DHS 8140 Practicum 4 Course Notes 1. Students are required to register for DHS 8125 in their second term in the program. 2. DHS 8130 is a prerequisite for DHS 8140, consequently, the courses may not be taken concurrently.