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Ed.D. in Health Professions Education

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 2021

Credit Hours: 60

Cost Per Credit: $900

Transfer Credits Accepted: 12

Estimated Completion Time: 3 years*

*This program must be completed within 7 years.

Prepare for careers at the intersection of education and healthcare with this 100% online program, designed for working professionals like you.

You’ve worked hard to develop healthcare skills to care for patients in clinical settings. Now, enhance your skills and discover what it takes to share your expertise with others through the online Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education program from D’Youville College. Created for working professionals, the online health professions education program offers the flexibility you need to balance your degree with your full-time responsibilities.

Delivered through our fully online classroom, the online health professions education program will provide you with the credential necessary to transfer your clinical healthcare career to a rewarding position in higher education. You’ll learn from industry-experienced professionals as you explore an accelerated curriculum that combines innovative teaching methods and nursing fundamentals. You’ll become proficient in key healthcare education concepts, including:

Curriculum planning
Teaching and learning strategies for health professions education
Organizational culture within the classroom
Legal and ethical issues in healthcare education
Quantitative and qualitative research
Online course design

While completing the online health professions education program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through focused practica, plus skills in an area of your choice through a variety of diverse elective courses. When you graduate, you’ll be fully prepared to begin a non-clinical career as a leader in the medical field.

Courses and Requirements

Take the next step toward career advancement

The online health professions education degree requires the completion of 60 credit hours, including six from elective courses and eight from practicum courses.

: HED 701 Social Determinants of Healthcare and Education (2)
HED 706 Curriculum Planning and Design in Health Professions Education (3)
HED 707 Evidence-Based Practice in Health Professions Education (2)
HED 708 Teaching/Learning Strategies in Health Professions Education (3)
HED 709 Outcomes Assessment in Health Professions Education (3)
: HED 702 Leadership in Health Professions Education (3)
HED 703 Current Issues in Health Professions Education (2)
HED 704 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Professions Education (3)
HED 705 Finance and Planning in Health Professions Education (3)
HED 710 Organizational Culture in Health Professions Education (2)
: HED 730 Teaching Practicum I (2)
HED 731 Teaching Practicum II (2)
HED 732 Administration Practicum I (2)
HED 733 Administration Practicum II (2)
: EDL732/HED 720 Advanced Statistics (4)
EDL733/HED 721 Quantitative Research Design (3)
EDL 734/HED 722 Qualitative Research Design (3)
: HED 740 Applied Research Practicum I (2)
HED 741 Applied Research Practicum II (2)
HED 743 Grant Writing Practicum I (2)
HED 743 Grant Writing Practicum II (2)
: HED 801 Dissertation Proposal Development (4)
HED 802 Dissertation Guidance (6)
: HED 750 Interprofessional Education in Healthcare (3)
HED 751 Online Course Design in Health Professions Education (3)
HED 752 Program and Personnel Evaluation (3)
HED 753 Globalization and Health Professions Education (3)
HED 754 Survey Research Methods: Design and Application (3)
HED 755 Mixed Methods Research Design (3)

Admission Requirements

To apply, prospective students must:

Complete our free online application
Forward official transcripts from all colleges/universities currently or previously attended
Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
Submit current resume or curriculum vitae showing evidence of clinical experience in a healthcare profession*
Submit two letters of professional recommendation from graduate professors and/or employers/supervisors focusing on the candidate’s potential for success in a doctoral program
Submit a brief written statement of 500-1,000 words expressing goals for pursuing doctoral study.
Submit one writing sample, including examples from within graduate program coursework or an individual scholarly publication
Complete a video interview with Health Professions Education faculty*At least two years of clinical experience is required.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees vary based on your program of study and whether you are considered a full- or part-time student. Financial aid can be applied to full- and part-time status. Plus, entering the program with previous academic credit can help lower your cost. Below, you’ll find information about the potential cost of your program.

What will my degree cost?
	Cost	Total
Full Program Tuition	$900 per credit hour	$54,000
Full Program Fees	$160 (full time)*	$960
	Full Program Total	$55,280
Tuition with maximum credit transfer (up to 12)	$900 per credit hour	$43,200
Fees with maximum credit transfer (up to 12)	$160 (full time)*	$640
	Total with Transfer Credits	$43,840

*This program takes an estimated three years to complete, depending on transfer credits.

Career Outcomes

The online health professions education program is designed to open doors to non-clinical career opportunities within the health industry. As a student, you’ll learn diverse methods for applying your healthcare skills in education careers and other positions in non-clinical settings. With this credential, you can explore exciting new options for your professional future.

: Members of a college or university’s faculty help prepare students to succeed in their professions. In the classroom and online, these educators plan curriculums, provide instruction, grade assignments, and offer tutoring services. These professionals are required to be experts in their field of study, and many are published writers or researchers. Higher education faculty members earn a median annual salary of $76,000.
: Often employed by hospitals, health clinics or private practice offices, clinical administrators are responsible for coordinating and managing the health services and procedures of a facility or department. These professionals are required to conduct research on new medical procedures and understand the latest in healthcare law and ethics to ensure their facility is operating legally and efficiently. Clinical administrators earn a median annual salary of $98,350.

Financial Aid

D’Youville is committed to ensuring every student can afford a quality education. All D’Youville online students are matched with a personal tuition planner, who works closely with you to understand your options.

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Military Students

D’Youville has been recognized as a top military-friendly school. Service members, their spouses, and their children may all be eligible for certain services and education benefits.

Let Us Serve You

: Yes. D’Youville Online accepts credit earned at other accredited institutions. We generally have minimum academic requirements you must meet to transfer your credits. For information about specific programs, visit individual program pages or talk to your enrollment counselor.
: Yes. D’Youville Online is designed to fit around the schedules of busy adults. A fully digital format means you’ll have the opportunity to choose when and where it’s best to attend class. If your course of study requires a practicum, you’ll even have the opportunity to complete it at your place of employment.
: Yes. D’Youville is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In addition, our nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and our business programs are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
: At D’Youville, we’re committed to providing every student with the support they need to change the world. D’Youville offers a dynamic learning environment that prepares you for tomorrow’s careers. We have been ranked as a Top 20 Affordable Online College in New York State, and we are consistently ranked as a top school for veterans. All degree programs are taught by expert faculty and feature relevant curricula that successfully prepare you to take your next professional step.
: All applicants must fill out our online application and provide official transcripts for all previous academic credits. Depending on your program, you may be required to provide additional materials. Please see program pages for more information.

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