Widener University Main Campus
Master on Education in Allied Health Education
The Master on Education in Allied Health Education in Education is offered by Widener University Main Campus.
Description
The online master’s degree in allied health education is designed for allied health and related health professionals who teach and work in community colleges, hospital-based programs, and community health-related fields. It prepares students for expanded roles in teaching and educational administration.Graduates of this program will:The master of education (MEd) in allied health education is a comprehensive online program that includes a variety of classes that work to meet the needs of the student and his or her professional goals.Courses range from in-depth knowledge on the legal and ethical issues related to the health care field to policy creation and allied health assessment.
- Be prepared to lead and work in an allied health field in a community college, hospital-based program, community setting, or other educational institution.
- Apply the pedagogy needed to function as educators in academic, clinical, and community settings.
- Become sensitive to the health care environment in which they work, so that they can respond to and lead change.
- Know and understand the importance and differentiation between certification, licensure, registration, and accreditation.
Requirements
To qualify for the master of education degree in allied health education, candidates must meet the following degree requirements for a total of 30 credits within a total of 4 calendar years from the date of matriculation:Research (3 semester hours)Foundations (9 semester hours)Professional Core (18 semester hours)Sample Courses
View a selection of courses students will take as an allied health education graduate student.ED 510 Applications of Educational ResearchDesigned to help instructors read educational research and understand research methods in education so they can apply recent developments in their own teaching environments.ALLH 530 Issues in Diversity & Culture for Allied Health ProfessionalsThis course provides in-depth study of the differing populations allied health professionals may encounter in a clinical or educational setting and the relationship between these populations and their attitudes toward health care and its delivery. Major topics include race, culture, gender, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation. Current world issues in health are addressed.ALLH 620 Trends in Health CareThis course explores how public policy, the media and advancements in health care have impacted the industry. The impact of the above will also be discussed in relation to various segments of the population.