Doctor of Education in Healthcare Education & Leadership

At Clarkson College, tuition fees are 12,546 USD per year; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

This online Doctor of Education program prepares experienced health care and education professionals to teach, practice, and perform research across health care and higher education settings. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with a broad-based approach, focusing on educational theory, leadership strategies, and applied research to help students implement innovative approaches.

The curriculum comprises 52 semester hours, distributed across major courses in research methods, leadership, program development, and a four-part dissertation sequence.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as postsecondary health specialties teachers, college/university instructors, researchers, and administrators in higher education or health care settings.

The program prepares experienced health care and education professionals. Specific admission requirements such as degree prerequisites, GPA, or standardized tests are not detailed on this page.

The programme totals about 52 credit hours. The program is delivered 100% online. Full-time study is typically 8 semesters, and part-time study is 14 semesters. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.

Clarkson College began in 1888 as Nebraska’s first school of nursing. It later established a new campus, expanded its program offerings and adopted a new name. Healthcare remains the central focus, with nine fields and twenty majors covering undergraduate and graduate study. Professional learning options include Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses, offered online or on campus throughout the year. The academic approach combines professional preparation with clinical experience. Faculty members include experienced educators and practicing clinicians, giving students the opportunity to learn from academic and healthcare perspectives. Students may begin contributing to their communities before graduation through their chosen field.

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Clarkson College operates a close-knit campus with a new Welcome Center and services supporting study, campus involvement and career preparation. The college is an educational partner with Nebraska Medicine and has more than 10 partnerships supporting education and professional growth. Students can take part in campus services, online resources, events and activities beyond the classroom. International students are welcomed alongside undergraduate, graduate, transfer and adult learners. Programs are offered in campus-based and online formats. Financial aid resources include scholarships, grants, loans and payment plans. Healthcare remains central to the student experience, with clinical learning and professional preparation connected across the college’s academic pathways.