Online Master of Education in Human Resource Development with Emphasis in Health Profession Education

Application Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the Summer Health Profession Education Program has been extended until May 2, 2011. Please visit the Prospective Students Page for more information. Apply today!

Program Summary

The master's degree in Human Resource Education with an emphasis in Health Profession Education (HPE) at the University of Illinois is designed for individuals interested in Human Resource Development (HRD) within clinical healthcare settings. The program emphasizes:

• Training and Development
• Curriculum Design
• Organization Development
• Leadership Development

The program serves education/training personnel, nurses, administrators, medical residents, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in continuing education, leadership, and organization development. Courses are highly interactive and provide participants with a specialized focus on HRD within clinical healthcare settings.

This innovative program is offered in collaboration with the Department of Medical Education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.

The University of Illinois will award a Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree (concentration in Human Resource Development, emphasis in Health Profession Education) after the completion of 36 credit hours (eight 4-hour courses and two 2-hour courses). The requirements may be completed in two or more years.

Become a more effective practitioner by learning about cutting-edge educational concepts within the context of the healthcare sector!

Here's what others have been saying about the program:

• Ranked "Top Ten" nationally by U.S. News & World Report.
• Won "Outstanding HRD Program of the Year" from the Academy of Human Resource Development.
• Named a "Top 10 Best Buy" among HR-related online programs by GetEducated.com.

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