Allied Health Education Master's & Certificate Programs

You'll learn alongside industry leaders and stay current as you explore the legal and ethical issues of today. As a graduate of the allied health education master's degree program, you'll be a positive change agent for the health care field through research, advocacy, and practice. 

Earning a master's degree will help you to: 

• Further develop your career options in health care education
• Better understand the nuances and applications of law and health care
• Introduce and apply pedagogy in clinical and educational settings
• Enhance your ability to identify issues among the health care community

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If you're not ready to commit to a master's degree, pursue a standalone certificate to take your career to the next level or combine multiple certificates to reach your master's degree at a reduced cost. No matter what program you choose, you'll acquire the skills to become a valued leader in your organization.  

All three certificates allow students to acquire advanced skills grounded in theory, research, and best practices in the field of allied health. 

Allied health certificate: Learn how to communicate effectively in the health industry, and successfully lead your organization in navigating internal and external change.

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Innovation in health care certificate: Learn how to communicate effectively in the health industry, and successfully lead your organization through innovation and assessment. 

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Health care education certificate: Learn how to effectively educate in the health industry with special attention to adult development theories and current practices in allied health education.

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Please contact the Student Success Advisor for more information about our 100% online, nine-credit certificate programs in allied health education. You can use your certificate as a launchpad for advanced studies in allied health. Every course you take will seamlessly roll into the master's program. See also Ways to Save on the Master's Degree.

• Complete online application
• Application fee
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation*
• All baccalaureate official transcripts
• Personal Statement
• Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

*Letters of recommendation are not required for admission into the allied health certificate programs. 

The master of education and graduate certificates in allied health education accepts students on a rolling basis, and there is no deadline. Join us beginning in the fall, spring, or summer terms.

Looking for ways to make your master’s degree more affordable? 

• Complete all 3 allied health education certificates and roll your credits into the master’s degree, which you'll earn after completing a final capstone course. Entering the master's program this way will afford you significant savings, as the 9-credit certificate courses cost 50 percent less than master's degree courses.
• Explore tuition remission benefits through your employer.
• Check out our employer partnerships for discounted tuition rates for local organizations and corporations. If you don't see your organization listed, reach out to your HR department to advocate for a partnership.   

Regardless of your situation, our admissions team is prepared to help make your education affordable. We can advise you on financial aid opportunities and payment plan options that will meet your needs.