Health Professional Education | Graduate Certificate
Advance Your Impact as a Health Professions Educator
Healthcare professionals are experts in their fields, but many have little formal training in teaching, curriculum development and student assessment. The Certificate in Health Professions Education at TCU equips physicians, clinicians and healthcare educators with the essential skills to excel in academic health settings.
Elevate Your Teaching in Health Professions with a Specialized Graduate Certificate
- Format: Fully online
- Credits: 9-credit hour program
- Designed For: Physicians, nurses, healthcare educators and other medical professionals who teach in academic or clinical settings
- Flexible Schedule: Learn at your own pace while maintaining your professional responsibilities
Why Choose the Certificate in Health Professions Education at TCU?
✔ Designed for Healthcare Professionals – Gain expertise in curriculum development, student assessment and instructional strategies tailored for medical and health sciences education.
✔ Flexible Online Format – Balance your studies with your professional commitments through a fully online curriculum.
✔ Expert Faculty – Learn from experienced educators and leaders in health professions education.
✔ Interdisciplinary Approach – Courses integrate insights from psychology, education theory and leadership to provide a comprehensive foundation in medical education.
✔ Practical Application – Apply evidence-based teaching methods directly to your clinical or academic setting.
✔ Pathway to Advanced Study – Credits may be applicable toward future graduate study in education or leadership.
The curriculum provides a foundation in instructional methods, curriculum design, student assessment and accreditation in health professions education.
Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)
📌 Science of Adult Learning (EDUC 60163)
- Explore cognitive and non-cognitive factors influencing how adults learn
- Design effective, research-based learning experiences
📌 Curriculum and Instruction in Health Professions (EDUC 60203)
- Examine curriculum theories and instructional strategies for health professions education
- Develop and implement innovative instructional methods
📌 Assessment and Accreditation in Health Professions Education (EDHE 70253)
- Understand assessment methodologies and program evaluation techniques
- Learn best practices for accreditation compliance and quality assurance
Who Should Apply?
This certificate is ideal for:
✅ Physicians, nurses, clinicians and allied health professionals interested in teaching
✅ Medical school or health science faculty looking to enhance instructional skills
✅ Healthcare professionals seeking career advancement in academia or leadership
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a health-related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in previous academic coursework
- Professional experience in healthcare or education preferred
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions.
Affordable Investment in Your Future
Tuition: $2,145 per credit hour (Fall 2025 rate)
Total Program Cost: $23,595
Graduates of the Health Professions Education Certificate go on to:
✔ Teach in medical schools, nursing programs and allied health education
✔ Lead curriculum and assessment development in academic health centers
✔ Contribute to training and continuing education for healthcare professionals
✔ Expand their expertise for career growth in academic medicine
Prepare to Lead, Teach and Innovate in Medical and Health Sciences Education
Join a dynamic learning community and enhance your ability to teach, lead and innovate
in medical and health sciences education.