Master of Health Professions Education

Program URL: http://www.uic.edu/com/mcme/mhpeweb/Home.html

Campus: Chicago

Number of Required Campus Visits: once/year (5 days during the last week in July)

Program Type: Master's Degree

Admission Deadline: Fall: January 1

Description:
The Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) program is designed for health professionals who want to better prepare for educational leadership roles. The program may be completed either on campus (during intensive summer sessions) or online (in a semester-long format). Both formats allow professionals to pursue their degrees while maintaining full-time jobs. Courses address topics including curriculum development, program evaluation, instruction, student assessment, current educational issues, research methods, and leadership. MHPE students are encouraged to use their home institutions as a laboratory for the practical application of educational and leadership concepts.

The MHPE Online option allows students to participate in the MHPE program using a computer and an Internet connection. Course schedules, assignments and readings are published on the web. Students carry out individual and group activities, and present their ideas in online discussions.

All core courses and a wide selection of electives will be offered over the Web allowing students to complete all of their coursework online. Students participate in a regular schedule of weekly activities and discussions throughout their courses, which take 15 weeks to complete. A group or individual project is usually required to complete each course.

In July of each year during which a student has taken a course, he or she is required to attend the annual five-day conference held on campus. This event provides an opportunity for face-to-face contact with faculty and fellow students. Students share research, experiences and ideas in poster sessions, symposia, and informal receptions.

Admission Requirement(s): Applicant must have earned a Baccalaureate degree or an advanced professional degree in a health professions discipline. Applicants with a degree in a related field and significant experience in a health professions setting will also be considered. Applicant's previous grade point average must be above 3.75 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale. International applicants whose native tongue is not English need a TOEFL score of 550 or 213 on a computer-based test. International applicants must provide a financial statement from their sponsoring institution; or, if personally financing their studies, they must provide a bank statement attesting to sufficient funds in savings accounts to cover tuition and living expenses for one year. Applicant must hold a position in educational leadership or be actively preparing for such a role. Applicant must submit transcripts from each college and professional school attended. Applicant must submit a written statement of their professional goals and three letters of recommendation.

Technical Requirement(s): Operating System Requirements: for PCs - Windows 95 or higher; for Macintosh - System 7.0 or higher Software Requirements: Web Browser (version 4.0 or newer recommended), E-mail, and Acrobat Reader Internet Requirements: 14.4 Kbs modem (minimum) or direct network connection to the Internet, Internet Service Provider or setup for direct dial-in to the UIC network Hardware Requirements: Pentium or PowerPC grade processor recommended, 16 MB RAM (minimum) For detailed information on hardware and software recommendations for this course, visit `www.uic.edu/com/mcme/mhpeweb/SystemRec.html`.

Program Cost(s):
Online Tuition and Fees: $21600

$675/credit hour

Program Contact(s):
Janet Settle
Coordinator of Graduate Medical Education
Medical Education
Dept. of Medical Education (MC591)
808 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612-7309
Phone: (312) 996-4666
E-mail: JSettle@uic.edu

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