Department Programs Overview

D'Youville College (D'Youville) offers an EdD program in Health Policy and Health Education. Graduates are prepared to meet the increasing demand among colleges, health care and government institutions for doctorally prepared personnel who can provide leadership in policy formation, problem-solving and teaching. The curricular design offers concentrations in Health Policy for those preparing for management and leadership positions in the health care system and in Health Education for those preparing for college teaching or institutional education in health fields. The curriculum involves 45 hours (13 courses) or advanced graduate work beyond the professional master's degree.

Highlights

Designed specifically for working adult practitioners, most courses are offered during, evenings, weekends and in the summer  Students receive extensive preparation in research and analysis, organizational behavior, communications, law and policy and finance  Up to 45 credits of relevant masters level coursework may be applied to the 90 credit hour curriculum  Students are accepted in the program for Fall or Spring entry

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

PhD

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
PhD Degree (F/T)	8			4 to 6 years
PhD Degree (P/T)	2			4 to 6 years

Buildings & Resources

D'Youville's 16.5 acres is ideally located on the Westside of Buffalo, New York near the Niagara River and Lake Erie. The college is a 90 minute drive to Toronto, Canada as well as a short distance from Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Syracuse. The city campus includes 10 buildings; 4 which were constructed within the past ten years. Facilities include a library, gym, student center and state of the art science labs and classrooms. The campus location offers students easy access to a variety of cultural, sports and dining experiences in the nearby downtown Buffalo entertainment venues.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.3  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application:  Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 100  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 37,000 - 40,000  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 400 - 500  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 37,400 - 40,500	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.3  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       IELTS: 5.0       MELAB: 69.0       TOEFL (Computer-based): 173.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 61.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 500.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application:  Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 100  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 37,000 - 40,000  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 400 - 500  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 37,400 - 40,500

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