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

Admission Requirements

The required credentials for admission include:

• Admission to Graduate School  
  1.  For applicants with a terminal degree, a curriculum vitae and all transcripts must be submitted; OR 
  2. 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

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.

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.