12-18 months PhD in Health Sciences - Faulkner University

[michaeladsmith2]

I recently contacted Faulkner University and spoke directly with Dr. Cody Thompson, Program Director. 

Let me share two things.

1. I already hold a DHA (Doctor of Healthcare Administration) from Virginia University of Lynchburg. In speaking with him about transfer of doctoral credits, here is his direct response: 

"Dr. Smith,


My apologies for the delayed response. It looks like I could give you credit for 8310, 8309, and 8306. I can't apply credit for multiple courses from the same course, and these are the most clear to apply to our coursework from your DHA.

Let me know if you have further questions.

Cody"

2. Outside of my specific scenario, the program is actually 18 months. 10 courses, plus Dissertation. The courses are all 5 weeks long [https://www.faulkner.edu/academic-resources/academic-calendar/#5week].

I would be done in less time based on three courses being transferred. 

"This fully online graduate program consists of 10 didactic courses, totaling 30 credit hours, which can be completed in one full year. This is followed by five dissertation courses that total 15 credit hours. The dissertation phase can be completed in six months, depending on the student."

https://www.faulkner.edu/graduate/gradua...es-phd-hs/

And of course, Faulkner University is RA with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

For a PhD it's pretty economical @ $780/credit x 45 credits = $35,100 (approx)