Doctoral (PhD) Program in Health Related Sciences
The PhD Program in Health Related Sciences is an innovative hybrid program designed for working health professionals to learn research skills for solving real-world problems. Within this interdisciplinary program, students can receive mentorship in their specific area including Patient Counseling. Coursework in our program provides the foundation for conducting research with diverse populations and assuming leadership positions in academia, industry, and administration.
The Department of Patient Counseling strongly encourages hospital chaplains to contribute to the advancement of contemporary health services. The Patient Counseling track of the PhD in Health Related Sciences, the first of its kind in the United States, offers research education needed to develop and evaluate evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary health care environment. Please explore our website for further information about our department, faculty and research expertise.