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Improve your skills as a medical educator and become a master teacher with an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Health Science Education. This online master’s degree program caters to doctors, nurses, clinicians and other health care professionals with teaching and training responsibilities. Our students learn best practices in instruction and technology usage from our expert faculty, and gain practical skills to apply immediately on the job.
As part of a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research institution, we prioritize rigorous, relevant coursework to support student success. Whether virtual or face-to-face, students can be confident in the quality of our instruction. In 2025, we earned a No. 20 ranking from U.S. News & World Report for our online master’s degree programs. We’re dedicated to flexibility to meet students’ needs. Pick a program that’s right for you!
Learning Outcomes
With courses focused on applying research-based approaches to the real world, students in the Health Science Education Ed.D. program gain the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop effective curriculum
- Implement engaging teaching strategies
- Use innovative instructional technology
- Design and conduct meaningful research and evaluations
And more!
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Science M.Ed. specialization typically work or advance into a variety of influential roles, including:
- Medical educator
- Nurse educator
- Master teacher
- Faculty development
- Program coordinators
- And more!
Why Choose UH?
- Continue your education at a Tier One research university with strong ties to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.
- Join a nationally ranked online M.Ed. program with personalized support and mentorship.
- Learn from award-winning, multi-disciplinary faculty with expertise in education, leadership and health care.
Questions?
Contact program director Robert Hausmann, Ed.D., at rchausmann@uh.edu.
Our mission extends beyond success in the classroom. At the University of Houston
College of Education, we’re committed to serving the community. As part of a Tier
One public research institution, the College of Education offers degrees and programs
that prepare teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, health specialists,
researchers and other leaders in their fields. Our faculty, staff, students and alumni
are working to improve educational and health outcomes for all people and communities.
Students and prospective employers can be confident in the UH College of Education’s commitment to rigorous national standards. Select programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation and the American Psychological Association.
Our counseling psychology doctoral program first earned APA accreditation in 1987, and our school psychology doctoral program became accredited in 2009.
For our educator-certification programs, we were awarded full accreditation from AAQEP through June 30, 2029.
We believe in the power of service learning, giving students real-world experiences
while also helping communities in need. Through internships, practicums or field work,
students serve as teachers, principals, counselors, psychologists and health educators
in training. The hub for this work at UH is the Advancing Community Engagement and
Service Institute, a university-wide institute housed in the College of Education.
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