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Doctor <strong>of</strong> EducationWELCOMECongratulations and welcome! You have made a choice to undertake a higher education degree that willenhance your career and further your knowledge and skills. The faculty and staff at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>.<strong>Augustine</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> are happy to assist you through your program and are happy to welcomeyou to the program.This portion <strong>of</strong> the Handbook will familiarize you with the Doctor <strong>of</strong> Education (EdD) Program at the<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong>. We strongly advise you to read the entire Handbookcarefully. It will answer many questions you might have about the Program and guide you through theprocess <strong>of</strong> earning your degree.MISSION STATEMENTThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> Doctor <strong>of</strong> Education (EdD) program provides a multidisciplinaryenvironment to build skills in leadership, academic preparation and enhancement <strong>of</strong> health scienceseducation provision, through innovative and individualized education.PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMESUpon completion <strong>of</strong> the EdD program, a student will:• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge <strong>of</strong> theories in education and their applications tospecific areas <strong>of</strong> the health sciences.• Demonstrate scholarly writing skills• Demonstrate pedagogically sound teaching and learning skills.• Demonstrate the ability to function in pr<strong>of</strong>essorial track teaching or at high levels <strong>of</strong>organizational administration• Utilize advanced research skills directed toward the analysis <strong>of</strong> knowledge in a given field <strong>of</strong>health sciences• Develop skills in pr<strong>of</strong>essional leadership and health policy• Produce new knowledge in the area <strong>of</strong> teaching and learning specific to the health sciences.ACCREDITATIONThe Doctor <strong>of</strong> Education (EdD) is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).The Accrediting Commission <strong>of</strong> the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S.Department <strong>of</strong> Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member <strong>of</strong>the Council <strong>for</strong> 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.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> 132

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