Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Professions Education

At Logan University, tuition is $875 per credit hour.

This is a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program for healthcare clinicians and administrators seeking to advance into educational roles. Students develop skills in curriculum design, mentoring future health professionals, and driving innovation in academic and healthcare settings. The program prepares graduates for leadership positions in shaping health professions education and healthcare organizations.

Focus areas include education, curriculum design, faculty development, executive leadership, executive track.

The program requires 60 credit hours and is structured around three trimesters per year, with courses offered in 7 or 15-week formats. Curriculum includes education theory, curriculum development, learner assessment, academic leadership, education technology, statistics, and education research, along with two practicum courses focused on course design or redesign.

Graduates are prepared for roles in university administration, healthcare C-suite leadership, and department-level leadership across academic and clinical institutions, guiding strategy, policy, and people decisions.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. International applicants require an equivalency evaluation. An admissions application, non-refundable fee, and current resume or CV are required; the GRE is not required.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. The program is delivered 100% online, with courses offered in 7 or 15-week formats across three trimesters annually. Students can pursue full-time or part-time study, with an average program duration of 3 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Chiropractic education is central to Logan University’s academic identity. The Doctor of Chiropractic program uses an evidence-informed curriculum grounded in the Logan tradition, current research and modern technology. Students receive hands-on instruction in several chiropractic adjustment techniques, begin clinical experience early and can pursue preceptorships in collegiate and professional athletics, VA facilities and integrative health clinics. The program trains students in four core techniques and up to 11 elective methods.

Logan also offers health-focused study across multiple fields. Programs include an online Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education, a Physician Assistant program, and online master’s degrees in Health Informatics, Sports Science and Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Human Performance, Applied Nutrition and Dietetics, Strength and Conditioning and Chiropractic Pediatrics. Bachelor’s degrees in Human Biology and Life Science can support entry into professional health programs, including Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The university’s curriculum emphasizes evidence-informed education, practical skills and preparation for health care leadership.

The university’s 112-acre campus is in Chesterfield, Missouri, while several programs are delivered online and the Applied Nutrition and Dietetics degree uses an online and in-person hybrid format. Logan has about 1,600 students, with students represented from 50 states. International applicants should expect program-specific delivery and admission requirements. The Doctor of Chiropractic program offers multiple pathways based on prior degrees or credit hours, cumulative GPA and, for some applicants, coursework in life and physical sciences. Official transcripts must be sent directly from each institution attended.