Health Professions Education MS
Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
Master's
Total Units Required: 10
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | |
Curriculum Development (1 unit) | |
Introduction to Educational Research (1 unit) | |
Learning Theory (1 unit) | |
Statistics (1 unit) | |
Assessment (1 unit) | |
Qualitative Research (1 unit) | |
Educational Technology (1 unit) | |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (1 unit) | |
Capstone (.5 unit) * | |
*The Capstone course is taken four times.
Other Degree Requirements
- Capstone Project: The Capstone Project serves as a culminating experience and summative product of students’ experiences in the MS-HPE program. The Capstone will culminate in a formal presentation of the project to fellow students and faculty prior to graduation.
- Intensive Weekends: All cohorts convene four times (twice each year of the program) for in-person, intensive residencies on Northwestern's Chicago campus. Students spend four consecutive days in class sessions, engaging with instructors and classmates and developing their capstone project.