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highly recommend the PhD programme at the International University Of
Graduate Studies. It is a University where life experience is
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Library Science
It has
been a privilege for me to be associated with International
University for Graduate Studies. This unique programme fulfills
the need of many that have finished their coursework but have
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Education
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University for Graduate Studies, many wonderful things come to
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Social Work
I am a 38
year old happily married mother of two young sons. I also
provide care to my 87-year old father who has Alzheimer's. It
has been my heart's desire to obtain a doctorate; however...More
Addictions
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Doctoral & Masters Degrees
in
Public Health and Healthcare Administration
Specifically designed for
professionals and individuals
who possesses significant post-baccalaureate course work
Accreditation and Affiliations
International University for Graduate
Studies is accredited by the
Ministry of Education of the
Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, a Caribbean nation that has
been a member of the
British Commonwealth since 1983.
Accreditation from a sovereign country is the highest form
of accreditation. For more information about accreditation
standards and procedures, as well as a list of accredited
institutions, please go to the St. Kitts & Nevis Government
web site, www.gov.kn.
Official letters conferring and
explaining our accreditation are posted on the
University’s web site.
IUGS is included in the World Higher Education Database,
maintained by the International Association of Universities.
Founded in 1950, the IAU is an NGO maintaining formal
associate relations with
UNESCO and is listed online at
http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list.html.
In addition, the University has:
• Approval for tuition reimbursement and
payment from major U.S. hospitals, unions and government and
private institutions;
• Co-sponsored “Continuing Education
Programmes” with U.S. and International certification and
licensing agencies and organisations;
• Graduates who are in private practice and hold or have held key positions in many academic, government and private institutions.
How Long does it take to earn the degree?
On a part-time basis, most candidates are anticipated to complete their Degree Requirements
within eighteen months. The determining criteria are dedication and the candidate’s previous academic and professional portfolio.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.) and Doctor of Healthcare Administration (D.H.A.) Degree Requirements
Hold a professional M.D. degree or its equivalent, D.O, Pharm. D, D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M. , D.C., D.N.Sc. (automatically qualify)
A relevant bachelor’s degree
Documented pertinent professional experience
For the Ph.D.
90 relevant post-baccalaureate credits including approved continuing education credits in transfer prior to or after admission
Candidates will take 30 credits at International University for Graduate Studies as follows:
A three (3) credit course at the
9 day Residency in St. Kitts
A fifteen (15) credit dissertation and oral defense
A twelve (12) credit approved Internship which may have been previously taken (minimum of 12 weeks required)
For the Dr.PH. and D.H.A.
102 relevant post-baccalaureate credits including approved continuing education credits in transfer prior to or after admission
Candidates will take 30 credits at International University for Graduate Studies as follows:
A three (3) credit course at the
9 day Residency in St. Kitts.
A twelve( 12) credit research project
A fifteen (15) credit approved Internship which may have been previously taken (minimum of 18 weeks required)..
Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) and Masters of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) Degree Requirements
Hold a professional M.D. degree or its equivalent, D.O, Pharm. D, D.D.S, D.M.D, D.V.M. , D.C., D.N.Sc. (automatically qualify)
A relevant bachelor’s degree.
Documented pertinent professional experience
For the M.P.H.
72 relevant post–baccalaureate credits including approved continuing education credits in transfer prior to or after admission
Candidates will take 27 credits at International University for Graduate Studies as follows:
A three (3 )credit course at the
9 day Residency in St. Kitts
A twelve (12) credit thesis and oral defense
A twelve (12) credit Internship which may have been previously taken (minimum of 6 weeks required).
For the M.H.A.
72 relevant post–baccalaureate credits including approved continuing education credits in transfer prior to or after admission
Candidates will take 27 credits at International University for Graduate Studies as follows:
A three (3) credit course at the
9 day Residency in St. Kitts
A twelve (12) credit thesis and oral defense
A twelve (12) credit Internship which may have been previously taken (minimum of 6 weeks required).
For the Masters of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.) and Masters of Science in Healthcare Administration (M.S.H.A.)
Hold a professional M.D. degree or its equivalent, D.O, Pharm. D, D.D.S, D.M.D, D.V.M. , D.C., D.N.Sc. (automatically qualify)
A relevant bachelor’s degree.
Documented pertinent professional experience
For the M.S.P.H.
72 relevant post–baccalaureate credits including approved continuing education credits in transfer prior to or after admission
Candidates will take 21 credits at International University for Graduate Studies as follows:
A three (3) credit course at the
9 day Residency in St. Kitts
A six (6) credit written project and oral examination
A twelve (12) credit Internship which may have been previously taken (minimum of 6 weeks required).
For the M.S.H.A.
72 relevant post–baccalaureate credits including approved continuing education credits in transfer prior to or after admission
Candidates will take 21 credits at International University for Graduate Studies as follows:
A three (3) credit course at the
9 day Residency in St. Kitts
A six (6) credit written project and oral examination
A twelve (12) credit Internship which may have been previously taken (minimum of 6 weeks required).
Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.) or Doctor of Healthcare Administration (D.H.A.)
Tuition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000
(Includes advisement, classes, library fees, seminars, workshops, the thesis review and oral defense or written project and oral examination, Internship assessment)
(Includes advisement, classes, library fees, seminars, workshops, the thesis review and oral defense or written project and oral examination, Internship assessment)
(Includes advisement, classes, library fees, seminars, workshops, the thesis review and oral defense or written project and oral examination, Internship assessment)
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