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Medical Education (Curr & Instruction)

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH), offers a Master of Education (MEd) program for physicians and other healthcare providers involved with or interested in medical teaching and learning and educational research. Those in clinical fellowships may seek the MEd degree as an alternative to the traditional MPH or MS degrees.

The emphasis of the program is on adult learning, curriculum and teaching methods, and medical education evaluation and research.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Please visit the program website at http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/masters for updated requirements.

When completing the On-Line Graduate School Application for the Distance Learning program, be sure to select the program “Medical Education (Curr and Instr)-Distance Learning”.  MEd appears in the Award column. 

Application Information

Program Code

18MED-DL-MECI-DL

Program Details

Program Requirements

Duration

varies

Program Details

The program is offered as a distance learning program only.  There is no on-site requirement, and all courses are conducted via Blackboard from the University of Cincinnati website. Many instructors also choose to have a few synchronous class meetings using web conferencing tools.

Coursework includes assigned reading materials, active participation in the course discussion board, and assignments, tests, and group and individual projects. If a course requires an individual project, you are encouraged to choose and design a project that is applicable to your home institution and its organizational needs. This ensures the program is immediately relevant and useful.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Career Possibilities

Additional career options are listed on the Career Development Center's Web site.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school, use u.select to see how credits you have earned will transfer to UC. See course descriptions by college.

Curriculum Guide Versions:

Fall 2012

Predominant Program

Medical Education Core Requirements
• CI6075, Field Experiences Practicum, , 1 - 6
• CI7001, Educational Research for Masters Students , , 3
• CI7080, Curriculum Development & Evaluation in Medical Education, , 3
• CI7081, Attitude Formation and Change in Medical Education, , 3
• CI7082, Human and Adult Learning in Medical Education, , 3
• CI7083, Application of Instructional Design and Technology in Medical Education, , 3
• CI7090, Master's Project: Curriculum and Instruction, , 1 - 3
• EDST7010, Statistical Data Analysis I, , 3
• EDST8034, Measurement and Assessment, , 3
• EDST8051, Qualitative Research Methods I, , 3

Contact

Lea Alaee

Email: lea.alaee@cchmc.org
Phone: 513-636-4183

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 2011
Cincinnati,OH  45229