Case Study: The Western Michigan University Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

Abstract: The College of Health and Human Services at Western Michigan University offers a unique doctorate program that provides doctoral-level training using a hybrid teaching model for master’s-level healthcare professionals who wish to advance their educational credentials and develop skills as researchers in the health sciences disciplines. The program has been specially designed for practicing professionals who want to teach at the college level, conduct research and serve in other leadership positions using interdisciplinary frameworks.

Keywords: Higher Education Brief - Continuous Improvement