Healthcare Education - Practice Doctorate to PhD
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Education program prepares doctorate-level practitioners in faculty roles to seek tenure track positions that require a PhD. The Doctor of Philosophy program is designed to prepare healthcare professionals as educators and healthcare researchers. Answer the call to care in both the healthcare field and the classroom, and earn a terminal degree that will allow you to share your expertise with tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
Program Overview
Hours
The program can be completed in 24 months with a full-time plan of study or 36 months with a part-time plan of study.
*Longer plans of study can be created based on students needs (but must be completed within six years).
Delivery Method
This program utilizes a hybrid format. Most coursework is online, and there are two synchronous online weekend meetings and two in-person weekend meetings per year at the Hattiesburg, Mississippi campus. It is convenient for the full-time working student.
Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements
To be admitted as a regular student, the applicant must:
- Submit a completed application to the William Carey University graduate school
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Submit a 1-2 page scholarly narrative on a personal philosophy of healthcare education and goals
- Submit a current curriculum vitae
- Submit three recommendations: two from individuals who can attest to research and scholarship ability, and one personal reference. The reference form will be emailed to the references entered into the online application.
- Submit a completed criminal background history attestation. The required criminal background check will be completed at orientation and must result in a clear record of specific violations.
- Have earned a doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university.
- Have earned a GPA of ≥ 3.0 on all doctoral-level courses.
- Be eligible to re-enter any previously attended college or university in good standing. If previously enrolled in a PhD program, the applicant must provide a letter of good standing from that program.
- Provide a current copy of an unencumbered license, registry, or certification, with no pending legal or state board action. Unencumbered licensure must be maintained throughout enrollment in the program.
- Demonstrate computer literacy involving proficiency in word processing, email correspondence, and the internet.
- Demonstrate competency in scholarly writing prior to taking courses within the program through one of the following options:
- Submission of a GRE Analytical Writing Score of ≥ 3.5 within the last five years
- Passing HAE 799 - Academic Writing for Doctoral Students with a grade of B or better, or
- Successful review of a writing submission
* Email healthprofessions@wmcarey.edu for the guidelines pertaining to the writing submission.
- Demonstrate basic competency in statistics as evidenced by one of the following options:
- A grade of A or B in an undergraduate or graduate level statistics course within the past 10 years, or
- Substantial experience in healthcare research projects prior to taking HAE 7XXX-Advanced Research and HAE 8000-Statistics.
Required Courses
Career Outlooks
Completion of this program will prepare students for faculty roles in healthcare education tenure track positions that require a PhD.
Graduate Outcomes
Upon degree completion, the HAE PhD graduate will be able to:
- Utilize concepts, knowledge, and skills to create an environment that facilitates classroom and clinical learning in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
- Facilitate students’ development as professional healthcare providers.
- Utilize sound principles to develop strategies to assess academic achievement in the classroom, online, and clinical settings and in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
- Design, implement, evaluate, and revise health education curricula and program outcomes that reflect the academic institution’s mission and goals, reflect current trends and evidence-based practice, and prepare graduates to function as professional health educators.
- Develop and articulate a vision for professional practice within the healthcare delivery system.
- Employ sound management, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills to establish collaborative partnerships, resolve conflict, and effectively utilize resources.
- Utilize information and communication technology effectively in the global environment of healthcare.
- Function as a change agent in order to function as a healthcare professional.
- Demonstrate proficiency in scholarly writing.
- Utilize Christian principles as an academic educator and healthcare administrator.
Your Future Starts Here
Whether you are a first-time student or a working professional seeking to advance your career, William Carey College of Health Sciences has a place for you. We are excited to connect with you and guide you on your way toward joining the next generation of leaders and difference-makers in the global community!
Hattiesburg
WCU Box #8 | 710 William Carey Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
healthprofessions@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6147
Tradition
19640 Highway 67 | Biloxi, MS 39532
healthprofessions@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6147