Graduate Programs Offered at Clearfield Campus

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Master of Health Science Physician Assistant:
The nationally ranked, 24 month program leads to a Masters of Health Science Degree and a certificate as a Physician Assistant. With locations at the Lock Haven University Main Campus, and three branch locations (Clearfield Campus of LHU, Charles Cole Hospital - Coudersport, and the Dixon University Center – Harrisburg) via distance education (Internet TV delivery) accompanied by onsite faculty, the LHUP program offers students a high quality affordable educational experience.
Students undergo a rigorous, 99.5 semester hour curriculum that culminates in being awarded a Master of Health Science Degree and Certificate of Completion of an Accredited PA Program that confers eligibility to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination offered by the national Commission on Certification of the Physician Assistant. The program incorporates the use of state of the art technology and a module based teaching format. Extensive use of small group learning, service learning strategies and a variety of clinical experiences result in greater than 90% first time pass rate on the NCCPA board examination. Students and graduates highly rate the quality of their educational experience and their preparedness for entry level clinical practice. While emphasizing primary care, program graduates work in a variety of clinical settings including surgery and surgical subspecialties, pediatrics, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, and others. Admissions are extremely competitive with over 800 applications being received for the 60 seats available in 2010.

Master of Education:  Alternative Education (On-line Delivery)
The program encourages exploration of methods, research, and epistemologies that focus on both the learner and systemic changes that will benefit all students.  The Master of Education in Alternative Education is designed to support professionals in education and related fields.  Students will develop skills, knowledge and competencies that will benefit them in their work in alternative and/or regular education settings.

Master of Education:  Teaching and Learning (On-line Delivery)
The Master of Education program in Teaching and Learning is designed to provide in-service teachers and other education professionals with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of instructional design, assessment, classroom management and technology integration.  Courses also include activities for teachers to develop reflective practice skills through action research within their classrooms.  Teachers are encouraged to complete many assignments based on individual professional development goals and needs. 

MED programs are nationally accredited through NCATE, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, meet Act 48 Professional Certification requirements, and assist in preparation for National Board Certification.

Master of Liberal Arts (On-line Delivery)
The Master of Liberal Arts program is designed for adults who wish to study the liberal arts in depth.  Its focus is on the development of intellectual skills that dispel illusion and foster the unimpeded activity of our most fully human powers of thought and action.  The topics studied are chosen for their ability to illuminate the perennial concerns of human life, challenge the conventional assumptions of the current age, and, above all, communicate the delight of discovery and strength of understanding.  The program will enhance a student’s ability to analyze, synthesize, and appreciate a broad spectrum of knowledge drawn from a variety of disciplines.