Ph.D. in Transdisciplinary Health, Sciences and Technology
Ph.D. in Transdisciplinary Health, Sciences and Technology
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
PhD in THST
2121 Euclid Avenue, CH 102
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
College of Health
2501 Euclid Avenue, CH 101
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 687-3554
Elevate your skills and advance your career
Cleveland State University’s College of Health strives to provide innovative, relevant programs that prepare students to think deeply about their practice, teaching and research, to impact healthcare and meet the ever-changing needs of our community.
The College of Health is excited to launch a dynamic new Ph.D. program that focuses on transdisciplinary work that pushes beyond the health field and into engineering, urban studies, education and more. With our Transdisciplinary Health, Sciences and Technology (THST) program, we bring together a diverse group of health professionals and those in health-related fields to prepare students to meet unique challenges and become leaders in healthcare technology.
Program Features:
- Small cohorts for personalized learning
- Flexible hybrid format
- Customized curriculum to suit your goals
- Faculty experts from health, sciences and technology sectors
Our THST Ph.D. program uniquely prepares students for in-depth scientific research while integrating the study of technology to address health and health education. We utilize transdisciplinary practices to collaborate with innovative research teams within the College of Health and across campus. Courses are broad in content and structure and emphasize healthcare equity for diverse populations. Students also gain teaching skills to share transdisciplinary, technology-informed practices with future students. We offer flexible degree plans tailored to meet your needs and disciplinary interests with guidance from a dedicated advisor.
- 60 credit hours
- Rolling admissions
- Flexible hybrid format with classes in-person and online
- Complete full-time in 4 years/8 semesters
- Complete part-time in 5 years/10 semesters
View our program brochure to learn more:
Applying for Admission
- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae (C.V.)
- 1- to 2-page personal statement
- Official graduate-level transcripts or official letter of completion from the university
Entry Requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75+
- Master's or clinical doctorate degree in a health profession or other closely related field.
Official transcripts or official letter of completion from the university required. - After admission, maintain minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 in all coursework completed at Cleveland State University
Kelle DeBoth Foust, PhD, OTR/L and Debbie Espy, PT, PhD
Contact Us
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
PhD in THST
2121 Euclid Avenue, CH 102
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
College of Health
2501 Euclid Avenue, CH 101
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 687-3554