Shape the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare is always evolving, and you can be at the forefront of it. By pursuing doctoral-level study within public health and healthcare, you can make a larger impact on the health and well-being of your community or patient population. If you’re passionate about healthcare education, public health, disease prevention, and improving health outcomes on a local, national or international scale, a doctorate in healthcare from American College of Education (ACE) can help you reach your career goals.
Skills and Knowledge Gained
Pursuing a doctorate can help you stand out as a knowledgeable leader in healthcare, especially when it comes to effective education on health-related topics and issues. You can confidently pursue influential leadership roles through the skills and knowledge you gain. Here are examples of just some of the areas covered by a doctorate in healthcare:
- Innovative programs and solutions for complex healthcare concerns
- Stakeholder collaboration in public health education and advocacy
- Evidence-based decision making
- Best practices for serving as an expert resource
- Programs and policies that promote positive health outcomes
- Leadership skills
Healthcare Career Alignment
A doctoral degree in public health education can prepare you for leadership and director-level roles in a variety of different healthcare related organizations, such as public health education director, community health program director, health promotion director, or public health training and workforce development director. You can also pursue roles within higher education and academia, such as public health faculty or instructor, health education program director, or a curriculum developer or academic administrator for health-related programs.
Doctoral Degree in Healthcare Admission
Along with ACE’s general admission requirements, prospective doctoral students must have a minimum of a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Find detailed admission requirements for your program of interest on the program’s page.
Doctoral Graduate Success Stories
See how ACE’s affordable online doctoral degrees have helped our students elevate their careers and find success.
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Doctoral Degree in Healthcare FAQs
What is a doctoral degree in healthcare?
A doctoral degree in healthcare is the highest level of academic achievement in the field and prepares you for advanced leadership, research or teaching roles.
What can you do with a doctorate in healthcare?
A doctorate in healthcare enables you to influence healthcare on a larger scale. The degree prepares you to lead organizations, improve systems, and implement solutions that improve health outcomes and patient care in a variety of different healthcare settings. You can pursue director-level leadership or lead healthcare education.
What is the difference between a doctorate of education (Ed.D.), a Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) and a Ph.D. in Healthcare?
All three are doctoral-level credentials meant to prepare professionals for different types of roles in healthcare.
An Ed.D., such as ACE’s Ed.D. in Public Health Education, is rooted in practical applications involving educational programs, training and health initiative design. It’s great for those who want to improve education and training in healthcare.
A DHA has a focus on healthcare organizations and operations, often building on the knowledge acquired in a Master of Healthcare Administration program. It’s a good fit for those who wish to lead healthcare organizations, improve systems, and drive operational and strategic decisions.
A Ph.D. in Healthcare is primarily focused on research and theory in the field. It’s best suited for those who want to conduct research, analyze data and contribute new knowledge to the healthcare field through roles at research organizations or universities.
What is the outlook for healthcare professionals?
The outlook for healthcare professionals is very strong, especially for those who work in public health and health education. As society increasingly focuses on prevention, healthy living and community health, the expertise of public health and health education professionals is in high demand.