Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the

Health Sciences

A graduate medical education program for healthcare professionals

Bernard R. RobinSara G. McNeil

University of Houston - College of Education

http://medical.coe.uh.edu

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

http://medical.coe.uh.edu

Course Requirements:

• 12 Courses (36 Semester Hours) Required for a Master’s Degree

Foundations of Education Courses

(Select 3)

Instructional Studies & Teacher Education Program

Area Courses (Select 5-6)

Approved ElectiveCourses

(Select 3-4)

1. Principles of Curriculum Development

2. Introduction to Educational & Psychological Measurement

3. Principles of Human Learning

1. Models of Teaching2. Instructional Design3. Instructional Evaluation4. Integrating Technology in the

Curriculum5. Courseware & Presentation

Tools6. Research in Curriculum &

Instruction 7. Design of Online Educational

Resources I

1. Issues in Distance Education2. Design of Online Educational

Resources II3. Advanced Digital Imaging in

Education4. Survey Design5. Advanced Internship

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Two Program Tracks:

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Master’s Thesis Option: Non-Thesis Option:

10 Courses+ 2 Thesis courses+A Written Master’s Thesis

12 Courses+ A Written Comprehensive Exam

At Least 2 Courses are Offered in the Texas Medical Center Each Semester (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Classes:

• usually meet one evening per week

• from 5:00 to 8:00pm (9:00pm for some summer courses)

• at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical School Building Computer Lab

Year One Year Two

2 courses in the Fall 2 courses in the Fall

2 courses in the Spring 2 courses in the Spring

2 courses in the Summer 2 courses in the Summer

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Linked Courses (offered in some semesters):

• 2 courses are taught collaboratively by two different instructors

• Content of one course complements content of the other course

• Students are required to enroll in both courses and earn 6 hours of credit for the two courses

• Assignments and final semester projects for the two courses are linked so the work done for one course is connected to the work done for the other course

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Some Linked Course PairingsPrinciples of Human Learning  linked with Models of Teaching

Integrating Technology in the Curriculum   linked with Courseware & Presentation Tools

Intro to Educational/ Psychological Measurementlinked withInstructional Evaluation

Instructional Design linked with Design of Online Educational Resources I

Issues in Distance Education linked withDesign of Online Educational Resources II

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

UH Tuition and Fees: Approximately $1100 per course (when enrolling in two courses) Tuition Assistance for Medical Center Employees Baylor College of Medicine:

• Employees of BCM are eligible for tuition assistance up to $2500 per year Contact: BCM Human Resources - Benefits

UT Health Science Center: • Reimbursement and Time Off for Job-Related Training and

Education http://legal.uth.tmc.edu/hoop/02/2_45.html

Transfer Credit

• Up to 9 Semester Hours (3 Courses) of graduate work with a grade of B or higher may be transferred from an accredited university

• Requires approval of student advisor and UH College of Education Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

• Copies of course syllabus plus documentation showing courses completion is also required

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

University of Houston Graduate Admissions Deadlines:

In-Sate or Out-of-State Applicants:October 1 - for spring admissionMarch 1 - for summer or fall admission

International Applicants:August 1 - for spring admission January 1 - for summer or fall admission

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Admissions Process:Admissions applications must be submitted online usingApply Texas, which may be accessed at:https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX

Graduate Record Exam taken within 5 years of applying required for applicants EXCEPT those with terminal degree (MD, PhD, EdD)

- 2 sets of official transcripts from each college/university attended- a written goal statement- 3 letters of recommendation

More information online at:http://medical.coe.uh.edu/admissions.htm

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis in the Health Sciences

Master’s of Education Degree with an Emphasis

in the Health Sciences

A graduate medical education program for healthcare professionals

Bernard R. Robin, Ph.D. - Program Coordinator

email: brobin@uh.eduphone: 713 743- 4952

http://medical.coe.uh.edu/index.htm