HEALTH
& BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Degree programs in the Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS) prepare students as scholar-practitioners to be culturally competent, qualified researchers and health professionals.
NURSING (MSN)
Four concentrations:
Global Leadership, Nursing Education
Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
This program readies students to be in the forefront of global health care, fill a need for leaders to educate the next generation of nurses, or advance their role as trusted patient providers with a focus on mental health or family practice. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
100% coursework online | 24/7 course access, with most courses in 8-week blocks (some 16-week courses in practitioner concentrations) | Completion in 2-2.5 years
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOT)
PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)
Two concentrations: Global Heath, Epidemiology
This entry-level degree program prepares graduates to be generalists within the field and to meet changing demands within health care and public sectors. It also aims to develop leaders and innovators through development of emerging practice programs, engagement in interdisciplinary programs, field experiences in diverse clinical and public health settings, and engagement in pro bono work.
Completion in 2.5 years | Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
PSYCHOLOGY (MS)
Two concentrations:
Clinical Psychology (Leads toward licensure as a Counselor in the State of Delaware. Check with your state for reciprocity.)
Neuropsychology (Has a research focus)
100% coursework online (with occasional visits to campus to discuss internships) | 8-week class formats | 2 year (full-time) or 3 year (part-time) completion
This program is designed to equip future public health leaders with the knowledge and skills to address health challenges across diverse populations and geographic contexts. It integrates the core functions of public health — assessment, policy development and assurance — into a curriculum that emphasizes global health equity and epidemiological research.
Completion in 2 years with a part-time option available ACCELERATED & ONLINE
SOCIAL WORK (MSW, DSW)
MSW: This program prepares students for advanced generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. It is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
100% coursework online | Full or part time | Advanced Standing available
DSW: This program supports advanced generalist social work practitioners in the areas of leadership, social work education and research as they continue to develop expertise as agents of change within a racialized society.
Online synchronous hybrid or in-person in Dover | Cohort model | Classes in 8-week/1-course blocks | Completion in 3 years
Learn about School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies and specific graduate and doctoral program admissions requirements at sgaes.desu.edu/admissions. Application deadlines vary by program.
View graduate and doctoral program tuition and fees at desu.edu/tuition-fees
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Contact us at 302.857.8200 or gradstudieswilm@desu.edu.
