Health Professions Education (MS)
Master of Science in Health Professions Education
Unit: College of Education and Human Development (GE)
Department: Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Organizational Development
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Academic Plan Code(s): HPEDMS, MPEDMS_O
Program Information
This program can be completed in a traditional classroom format or entirely online.
The Master of Science in Health Professions Education program at the University of Louisville is designed to prepare faculty and graduate students of medicine, dentistry, public health, and nursing who plan to teach in their respective fields. Potential candidates for the degree are faculty members, graduate students, and sub-specialty fellow in training with the intent of entering academic medicine or dentistry.
Degree Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HPE Core | 15 | |
Education Core | 9 | |
Electives | 6 | |
Exit Requirement/Practicum | 3 | |
Minimum Total Hours | 33 |
Admission Requirements
The required credentials for admission include:
- Admission to Graduate School
- For applicants with a terminal degree, a curriculum vitae and all transcripts must be submitted; OR
- For applicants without a terminal degree, a curriculum vitae and all transcripts must be submitted, plus a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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HPE Core 1 | ||
LEAD 665 | Foundations of Health Professions Education | 3 |
LEAD 675 | Teaching and Learning in Health Professions Education | 3 |
LEAD 676 | Instructional Strategies in Health Professions Education | 3 |
LEAD 685 | Evidence-based Practice in HPE | 3 |
LEAD 607 | Principles of Educational Leadership | 3 |
Education Core | ||
LEAD 666 | Program Development & Assessment in Higher Education | 3 |
LEAD 694 | Diversity in Higher Education | 3 |
LEAD 661 | Adult & Organizational Learning | 3 |
or LEAD 681 | The Philosophy of Higher Education | |
HPE Core + Ed Core | ||
Electives* Choose 6 hours from approved list | 6 | |
Exit Requirement | ||
LEAD 697 | Organizational Improvement in Higher Education | 3 |
Minimum Total Hours | 33 |
1 Mid-Point Assessment: Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA (no grade less than a "B") in HPE specific courses to remain in the program.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Approved Electives | ||
LEAD 600 | Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics | 3 |
LEAD 661 | Adult & Organizational Learning | 3 |
LEAD 681 | The Philosophy of Higher Education | 3 |
LEAD 678 | American College and University | 3 |
LEAD 668 | Academic Advising | 3 |
LEAD 670 | Instructional Strategies | 3 |
LEAD 683 | College Teaching | 3 |
LEAD 687 | Education Policy & Equity | 3 |
Exit Assessment: A minimum of 33 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 3.0, and no more than two grades of C.