CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)Mission StatementThe University of St. Augustine Doctor of Education (EdD) program provides a multidisciplinaryenvironment to build skills in leadership, academic preparation and enhancement of health scienceseducation provision, through innovative and individualized education.AccreditationThe Doctor of Education (EdD) is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S.Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member ofthe Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). It is your responsibility to ensure that theinstitution at which you work/teach will accept any credit or degree earned through a nationallyaccredited program.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will: Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of theories in education and their applications tospecific areas of the health sciences. Demonstrate scholarly writing skills. Demonstrate pedagogically sound teaching and learning skills. Demonstrate the ability to function in professorial track teaching or at high levels oforganizational administration. Utilize advanced research skills directed toward the analysis of knowledge in a given field ofhealth sciences. Develop skills in professional leadership and health policy. Produce new knowledge in the areas of teaching and learning specific to the health sciences.Admission RequirementsTo be considered for admission to the Doctor of Education program, a candidate must have completed amaster’s degree (MS, MA, MOT, MPT) or a clinical doctorate (OTD, DPT, etc.), and must be currentlylicensed or practicing, or teaching in an academic setting. A candidate must also have a minimum ofthree years of clinical experience.All students entering the Doctor of Education program must undergo an application/admissions process.Documents that must be submitted include: Application for Admission $50 processing fee Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning Two recommendations from professional colleagues Writing assessment Current resume or CV Copy of professional license, if applicableInternational Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa can be considered for admission. To applyfor admission, foreign-trained candidates must submit the following, in addition to the items listed above:83