Southwestern College (KS)

What you'll study

The DMSc begins with core courses in research and healthcare law before students follow one of two applied tracks. Core courses:

• DMSC911 Introduction to Research Methods and Clinical Inquiry (3 hours)
• DMSC912 Survey of Healthcare Law and Policy for the Clinician (3 hours)

Clinical Leadership Transformation Track (six courses plus a four-part applied research series):

• DMSC921 Building Effective Teams Within the Healthcare Environment (3 hours)
• DMSC922 Fundamentals of Organizational Healthcare Risk Assessment (3 hours)
• DMSC931 Survey of Organizational Finance in Healthcare Organizations (3 hours)
• DMSC932 Leading Clinical Transformation (3 hours)
• DMSC941 Healthcare Quality and Safety (3 hours)
• DMSC942 Strategic Innovation and Digital Health Leadership (3 hours)
• Research sequence: DMSC951–DMSC954 Applied Clinical Leadership Transformation Project 1–4 (each 3 hours)

Clinical Educator Track (six courses plus a four-part applied research series):

• DMSC923 Fundamentals of Pedagogy and Curriculum Development for Adult Learners (3 hours)
• DMSC924 Foundations of Program Development and Institutional Structure (3 hours)
• DMSC933 Program Operations and Institutional Financing (3 hours)
• DMSC934 Programmatic Assessment and Evaluation (3 hours)
• DMSC943 Online Teaching and Course Design (3 hours)
• DMSC944 Faculty Development and Educational Leadership (3 hours)
• Research sequence: DMSC961–DMSC964 Applied Clinical Education Project 1–4 (each 3 hours)

Entry requirements

The source material does not list specific admissions criteria. Interested applicants should consult Southwestern College Professional Studies or the DMSc application process page for required qualifications, documentation, and application steps.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles that bridge clinical practice, education and administration. Typical outcomes include positions directing clinical transformation initiatives, leading educational programs or faculty development, managing quality and safety projects, and driving digital or operational innovation within healthcare organizations.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page references institutional financial resources such as financial aid, scholarships and grants, employer tuition reimbursement and military education benefits. Prospective students should review Southwestern College's financial aid pages or contact the Professional Studies office for details on eligibility and application processes.