EdD Leadership Health Education track

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Track Details: Health Education

Lead transformative health education and patient engagement across hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, public health agencies, and nonprofits with Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Ed.D. in Leadership—Health Education track. This program prepares professionals to develop and direct patient education initiatives, advance health literacy, and implement strategic health promotion for diverse populations. The curriculum is designed to deepen competencies in data analytics, program development, interprofessional collaboration, and integrated care solutions while supporting those who wish to lead teams, champion community wellness, and drive innovation within the healthcare sector. Graduates also acquire the expertise needed for faculty development and academic leadership within health professions, addressing the evolving demands of nursing, pharmacy, and allied health education.

Program Details

Start Date: Available in Spring and Fall sessions. See upcoming sessions here.
Estimated Program Length: 2-3 Years
Course Length: 8 Weeks
Credit Hours per Course: 3
Credit Hours for Program: 45
Accreditation: MSCHE
Tuition: Click here to view tuition rates for this program

What program are you interested in?

Ed.D. in Healthcare Education Leadership, Ed.D. in Leadershi,p Ed.D. in Preschool-12th Grade Leadership, Master of Administrative Science Master of Arts in Animation, Master of Fine Arts in Animation, Master of Public Administration/Master of Public Health, Master of Public Health Master of Science in Cyber and Homeland Security Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Sport Management, MBA.

Career Opportunities in Health Education

Graduates pursue dynamic roles, including:

Director of Health Education Programs
Patient Education Specialist (Hospital, Pharmaceutical, Nonprofit)
Public Health Director
Healthcare Administrator or Executive Director
Health Literacy Consultant
Chief Learning Officer (Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Nonprofit)
Health Promotion Coordinator
Policy Analyst (Health Policy)
Dean, Associate Dean, or Curriculum Leader in Health Professions Schools (Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health)

This Ed.D. track is ideal for those committed to influencing health outcomes through innovative education, strategic leadership, and systemic change—both in the healthcare field and the academic preparation of future professionals.

Health Education Track Courses

All Ed.D. in Leadership students will complete the same five (5) Common Research Required Sequence courses (15 credits) and the same five (5) Common Leadership Required Sequence courses (15 credits). These courses are listed above under the heading Common Courses for all Ed.D. in Leadership Students. The remaining five (5) program Content Sequence courses for this track are listed below.

Health Education Content Sequence (15 credits)
Course Number	Title	Credits
Required
MEDT 8008	Information Systems for Healthcare	3
MEDT 8010	Health Quality Assessment & Outcomes	3
EDUC 8652	Database Management and Reporting in Education	3
EDUC 8678	Culturally Responsive Curriculum Development	3
Electives
MEDT 8011	Leadership and Organizational Analysis	3
MEDT 8018	Health Promotion & Population Health	3
MEDT 8019	Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship	3
MEDT 8020	Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy	3
EDUC 8661	Program Assessment and Evaluation	3
*EDUC 8662	Introduction to Quantitative Inquiry	3
*EDUC 8669	Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry	3
EDUC 8670	Introduction to Critical Race Theory (Prerequisite: Either EDUC 8651 or 8666)	3
EDUC 8672	Introduction to Critical Disability Studies (Prerequisite: Either EDUC 8666 or 8671)	3
EDUC 8673	Leading with Social and Emotional Learning in Mind	3
EDUC 8674	Cultivating Awareness, Empathy, and Resilience for Organizational Leaders (Prerequisite: EDUC 8673)	3
EDUC 8675	Developing Critically Conscious Educators	3
EDUC 8677	Coalition-Building and Communicating Strategies for Authentic Stakeholder Partnership	3
EDUC 8665	Dissertation Maintenance (as needed)	0

*Option if not taken as part of the required research sequence

How to Get Started on Your Ed.D. in Leadership Degree

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