2026-15

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee       

Date of First Reading: October 6, 2025

Date of Second Reading: November 3, 2025

Title of Motion: Request from the College of Health Solutions – for the establishment of a graduate degree – DHSc in Health Sciences

Action Requested: This curricular proposal has received all college, school, unit and university administrative approvals, and is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision. 

Rationale: The Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) is an applied, interdisciplinary professional doctorate designed to prepare both new master’s graduates and experienced health professionals for advanced roles in leadership, policy, education, and systems-level improvement.