Find out more about Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education

Program Details

The online Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education from Bellarmine University prepares students from diverse healthcare backgrounds to pursue college-level teaching, research, and leadership careers. Courses are offered through both synchronous and asynchronous virtual classes, with guided online work to be completed independently throughout the semester. Each student receives a program advisor who mentors and guides them through coursework.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Pedagogy in health professions education
• Principles of student assessment and evaluation
• Statistics in health professions education research

Healthcare career opportunities for graduates include athletic training, physical therapy, nursing, laboratory sciences, imaging, radiation, and dental hygiene. Statistics and research methods training will prepare graduates for scholarly activities. The online doctor of philosophy program is a high-quality program that prepares graduates for lucrative careers in health professions education.

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