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Applicant Information

Master’s Program Application

Applications are accepted year-round for the Online Master's Degree Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and students may start in any quarter. A complete application submission includes the following items:

  • University of Cincinnati Graduate School Application
    This is an online application to the University of Cincinnati and includes a $40 application fee. Be sure to select the correct program during the application process (Curriculum and Instruction - Distance Learning: MEd) – in most cases, applications to an incorrect program cannot be transferred and will require a second application to the correct program with application fee.
  • Online Master of Education Program Application
    This application is available for download as a .pdf file, here. It is returned directly to the program coordinator with the remaining requested application materials.

    • Students Say...

    “The masters program has had a profound effect on my career and helped me secure my current faculty position and role…as a medical education specialist.”

    - Walter Eppich, MD
    Emergency Medicine
    Children’s Memorial Hospital

  • One-page Essay
    This essay should summarize your purpose and goals in entering the Master of Education program, especially as related to your current position.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
    Include transcripts from any college or university indicated on the online UC Graduate School application. This must include any undergraduate and graduate institutions from which you received a degree.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
    Include letters of recommendation from your home institution. Letters should be addressed to Dr. Raymond Baker, Program Director, at the address on the program application form, but should be sent directly to Lea Alaee.
  • Photograph
    Please iclude a black and white or color photograph suitable for a biosketch. If your home institution provides a photograph on their website, you can provide the link.
  • GRE and/or TOEFL Scores, if required
    See below for additional information.

GRE – Graduate Record Examination

GRE scores are not required for applicants with an MD or PhD degree who were required to take the MCAT, GMAT, or GRE prior to admission to their doctoral degree program.

The general GRE is required by the College of Education, Criminal Justice & Human Learning for all other applicants. Successful applicants are expected to have minimum GRE scores of 450 (Verbal), 520 (Quantitative), with a combined total of at least 1000, as well as an Analytic Writing score of at least 4.0.

Visit the ETS web site for test locations and to schedule a test or to obtain a copy of a previous test. The original test scores must be submitted with your application, and will be returned to you. Test scores are valid and accepted for five years after taking the test.

GRE Preparation Assistance

GRE preparation assistance is available free in a variety of forms and can be found by searching the internet for "free GRE preparation." Below is a brief listing of sites (and does not constitute endorsement). Additional print resources can be found at local libraries and bookstores or through online retailers.

International Students

The program is conducted entirely in English, primarily written English. Applicants whose native language is not English must show adequate proficiency in written English. This proficiency will be judged from TOEFL scores, the one-page essay, and other communications with the program staff, including email.

Applicants who reside in a non-English speaking country and whose first language is not English must provide original scores from the TOEFL (they will be returned to you). Minimum required scores are:

  • 550 (paper), 213 (computer-based), or 79-80 (web-based)
  • Test of Written English – 4.5
  • Test of Spoken English – 50

Students who are unable to take the TOEFL may take any similar English language proficiency test available in their country.

Application Deadlines

To start in this quarterAll application materials must be received by
Fall August 1
Winter November 1
Spring February 1
Summer May 1

Admission Notification

Admission is offered to qualified candidates regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. The application process is non-competitive and applicants are accepted or rejected solely on the basis of academic and professional criteria. Applicants are officially notified of acceptance or denial by letter, but will also be informed via email. Interested individuals should direct inquiries to:

Lea Alaee, Program Coordinator
Division of General and Community Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, ML 2011
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3039

Phone: 513-636-4183
Fax: 513-636-7247
Email: lea.alaee@cchmc.org