Overview

Students in the Doctorate in Public Health Education at American College of Education will develop the competencies necessary to address public health issues in local, national and international communities.

The dynamic connection between research, theory and practice prepares graduates to be leaders and experts in public health education through research-intensive coursework and a dissertation.

Key Features

Advanced Coursework: You will learn how to conduct and interpret evidence-based research to create, implement and evaluate innovative programs and solutions for complex public health problems. Coursework covers policy and leadership in public health, integrating principles of cultural competence, equity, ethics and social justice to address public health concerns on a local, national and international scale.

Customizable: Choose from Focus of Study options so you can tailor your program to your individual career goals.

Tailored Dissertation Approach: Designed to provide support when doctoral students need it the most – during the dissertation. You’ll complete the dissertation in a structured, faculty-supported course sequence.

Accelerated Completion: Students who have an Ed.S. degree or are all-but-dissertation (ABD) can complete their Ed.D. in 37 semester credits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scholarly Writing and Research Strategies

Research Methods

Applied Statistics

Quantitative Research Designs

Qualitative Research Designs

Research Concept Paper

Research Methodology

Literature Review

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Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Master's or doctoral level

Minimum grade point average 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission

Submit a current curriculum vitae (preferred) or resume

Submit a goal statement, demonstrating a clear expression of purpose and anticipated personal and professional goals. The statement needs to be two pages in length excluding the title and reference pages

Complete an interview

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Texas applicants may only submit evaluations from agencies approved by the Texas Education Agency.

International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to the education/accreditation level required for the program.

Tuition Fees

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19584 USD / year

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19584 USD / year

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19584 USD / year

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