The master of science in medical education is designed to help university physician faculty members and community clinical preceptors develop and enhance their professional education and teaching skills, as well as heighten their ability to facilitate the learning process of students and residents. This three-year program was developed in collaboration with NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Learning outcomes for this program are based on the Professional Competencies for the Teachers of the Twenty-First Century, developed by the Florida Education Standards Commission, Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida.
Individuals with terminal degrees in any health professions field who wish to obtain master’s degrees in medical education
or
Physician assistants or nursing faculty members who wish to obtain master’s degrees in medical education
Completed admission application packet, including nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree by a regionally accredited institution (2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average required)
Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions
A letter of appointment to the faculty of the applicant’s school
Practicum (36 CREDITS)
| HED 600 | Practicum in Teaching Medical and Other Health Professions Students in a Diverse Learning Environment |
| HED 610 | Practicum in Implications of the Domains of Human Development on Health Professions Students |
| HED 620 | Practicum in Technology Resources for Health Professions Education |
| HED 630 | Practicum in Effective Instruction Strategies in Health Professions Education |
| HED 640 | Practicum in Assessment and Measurement in Health Professions Education |
| HED 650 | Practicum in Research in Health Professions Education |
| Students may elect to earn a certificate, instead of a master’s degree, by completing only 18 credits from the practicum. | |
Satisfactory completion of all required coursework
Cumulative maintained grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Completed application for degree
Coursework for the master of science in medical education is conducted entirely online. This approach allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance delivery option allows busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.
Faculty members for the master of science in medical education are recognized scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition, many are also highly respected professional practitioners. They are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most important, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to inspire others.