Industry Growth
Employment of health education specialists and community health workers is expected to increase by 7% by 2032, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections.
Graduate Programs
Allied Health Education Master's & Certificate Programs
Our 100% online allied health education master's degree and graduate certificates empower health professionals like you to teach and lead in educational institutions, hospitals, and community health centers.
At a Glance
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Master's & Certificates
Format
100% Online
Credits
Master's: 30
Certificates: 9
College/School
Explore the Allied Health Education Master's & Certificate Programs
Ready to expand your leadership role in health care administration and/or education? Our online allied health education master's degree and certificate programs will help you reach your professional and personal goals through a variety of unique programs.
With a master's degree in allied health education (MEd), you'll hone the administrative and critical thinking skills necessary to teach, manage, and advise effectively in a profession that is in high demand due to an aging population and a greater need for health care services. Collaborating with other allied health professionals, you'll gain the cultural sensitivity, communication skills, and confidence you need to thrive as an industry leader.
If you want to follow a more relaxed timeline and are not ready to commit to a master's program, you can pursue one of our allied health education certificates:
- Allied health certificate: Designed for health care administrators to hone effective communication skills and learn to lead organizations through internal and external change
- Innovation in health care certificate: Designed for health care leaders or managers to sharpen communication skills as they lead organizations through innovation and assessment
- Health care education certificate: Designed for health care educators to learn how to effectively educate in the health care industry with special attention to adult development theories and current practices
Certificate credits easily roll into the master's program if you choose to continue your education, and you can stack multiple certificates into your one graduate degree. Completing your master's this way will afford you significant savings, as certificate courses are offered at a discounted rate.
When you graduate, you'll have the technical knowledge and leadership expertise necessary to excel as an innovative educator and leader in the health care field.
Allied Health Education Program Options
Learn alongside industry leaders as you explore today's most pressing legal and ethical challenges facing the health care industry. This online master's degree in allied health education will open up doors to new career opportunities as you grow as a field specialist.
You'll become an expert in the differentiation between certification, licensure, registration, and accreditation as you dive into the nuances and applications of law and health care. In addition, you'll learn how to introduce and apply pedagogy in clinical and educational settings as you enhance your ability to identify problems and solutions within your health care community.
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.
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If you're not ready to commit to a master's degree, pursue a standalone online certificate to take your career to the next level or stack multiple certificates to reach your master's degree at a reduced cost. Every course you take will seamlessly roll into the master's program and help launch your advanced studies in allied health. Complete all three certificates plus a final capstone course and you'll have your master's degree.
No matter what program you choose, you'll acquire advanced skills grounded in theory, research, and best practices in the field of allied health.
Allied health certificate: Learn how to successfully lead your organization by studying issues related to health care policy and legal and ethical issues, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in allied health. You'll learn how relationships between various clinical and/or educational settings can create collaborative efforts for positive change.
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Innovation in health care certificate: Increase your knowledge of critical issues in the field including health care trends, communication in the fields of health and medicine, and assessment methods designed for health care education. Learn to communicate health care messages for various audiences as you study the social forces that lead to health disparities in the U.S., and how to combat those disparities.
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Health care education certificate: Study techniques for conducting educational research and the foundations of adult health education in this program. As you learn the history and current practices of classroom, laboratory, and clinical allied health education, you'll explore how to best educate adults and apply this knowledge in your own teaching environment.
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Career Outlook & Outcomes for Allied Health Education Students
Why Study Allied Health Education at Widener?
Fuel Career Growth
Pursuing an online allied health certificate can introduce you to new skills while you decide if a master's degree is right for you. Complete one or stack two or all three certificates and then seamlessly transition credits into the allied health education MEd. You'll save money taking discounted courses, making it easier than ever to integrate your education into your lifestyle.
Build a Network of Industry Insiders
Your education will stretch beyond the online classroom as you build relationships with accomplished guest speakers, driven classmates, engaged alumni, and expert faculty who infuse their teaching with the latest trends, technology, and thinking. As you get to know these industry insiders, you'll create a meaningful network of connections that will follow you long after graduation.
Allied Health Program Highlights
Our Faculty
This program will prepare you to transform the healthcare industry by providing superior allied health education. Courses will prepare you to be effective healthcare providers that ensure optimal health outcomes for patients.
Recent News
Widener Offers New Graduate Programs and Certificates to Prepare Students for Career Growth
More and more professionals are turning to Widener for an array of new and existing graduate programs and flexible certificates under the newly named Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies and the College of Health and Human Services.
Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions Information
- Complete online application
- $35 application fee
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation*
- All baccalaureate official transcripts
- Personal Statement (see below)
- Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
*Letters of recommendation are not required for admission into the certificate programs
All allied health education programs admit students on a rolling basis. Join us beginning in the fall, spring, or summer terms.
Widener University serves as a "second home" for students from around the world.
Want to know what it's like to be an international student or need assistance navigating English proficiency requirements? We're here to help, and our international admissions director will support you through the application process. This support doesn't end with admissions—our International Student Support team will serve as a valuable resource throughout your Widener journey.
HOW TO APPLY AS A GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
- Complete your online application
- Submit your official transcripts from all college/university post-secondary institutions. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.
- Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements
Learn more about applying as a international graduate student
Visa & financial aid assistance not available for online graduate programs including this one.
Financial Aid
NOTE: The certificate programs do not qualify for federal financial aid if taken alone. Submit your FAFSA to be eligible for aid directly from Widener, and see below for other paths to savings including Widener scholarships, employer partnerships, and an alumni discount.
Paths to Savings
85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid
Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.
Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student
In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.
Save up to 50% on Your Master's by Stacking Certificates
Widener's stackable certificates enable you to achieve your master's or doctoral degree by saying yes to one affordable certificate at a time. Here, you'll follow a more relaxed timeline and course load while earning certificate credits at a significant cost saving. Most of our certificate courses cost 50% less than master's courses.
Learn more about stacking certificates
Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
20% Discount for Widener Alumni
(some restrictions apply)
If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.
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