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Section 7. Learning Modalities and Resources:
Master's Final Projects

ePortfolios

MS in Clinical Research Administration ePortfolio

As a final MS in Clinical Research Administration degree requirement, students must complete an ePortfolio. This ePortfolio will include specific assignments that align with required program outcomes and will be submitted and evaluated when students complete the program. Students will not receive their MS in Clinical Research Administration degree until the ePortfolio has been submitted and approved. Should a submitted portfolio be judged as one that “needs revision,” the student will have an opportunity to modify it to meet the criteria. The portfolios will be filed as part of students’ permanent records at Walden University.

 

Components of the ePortfolio

  • Culminating capstone project
  • Portfolio sections based on the MS in Clinical Research Administration program outcomes
  • Portfolio artifacts and rationale statements for each outcome in the specialization
  • Supplementary evidence to document having met an outcome (optional)

 

MS in Education ePortfolio

As a final MS in Education degree requirement, students must complete an ePortfolio. This ePortfolio will include specific assignments matching each required program outcome and will be submitted and evaluated when students complete the program. Students will not receive their MS in Education degree until the ePortfolio has been submitted and approved. Should a submitted portfolio be judged as one that “needs revision,” the student will have an opportunity to modify it to meet the criteria. The portfolios will be filed as part of students’ permanent records at Walden University.

Components of the ePortfolio

  • Program Outcomes Essay
  • Portfolio sections based on the MS in Education General Outcomes and specialization outcomes.
  • Portfolio artifacts and rationale statements for each outcome in the specialization
  • Supplementary evidence to document having met an outcome (optional)

 

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) ePortfolio

As a final Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree requirement, students must complete an ePortfolio. This ePortfolio will include specific assignments that align with required program outcomes and will be submitted and evaluated when students complete the program. Students will not receive their MHA degree until the ePortfolio has been submitted and approved. Should a submitted portfolio be judged as one that “needs revision,” the student will have an opportunity to modify it to meet the criteria. The portfolios will be filed as part of students’ permanent records at Walden University.

Components of the ePortfolio

  • Culminating capstone project
  • Portfolio sections based on the MHA program outcomes
  • Portfolio artifacts and rationale statements for each outcome in the specialization
  • Supplementary evidence to document having met an outcome (optional)

 

Master of Public Health (MPH) ePortfolio

As a final Master of Public Health (MPH) requirement and in order to synthesize the practicum experience and the accompanying learning, students are required to satisfactorily complete an ePortfolio based on their field experience. The final ePortfolio must report elements of the practicum (outlined in PUBH 6636) and reflect proper completion of all products listed in the Learning Agreement document. Students must have instructor approval of the ePortfolio in order to graduate. The ePortfolios are filed as part of students’ permanent records at Walden University.

Components of the ePortfolio

  • Description of the practicum experience
  • Product descriptions and artifacts for each product of the Learning Agreement
  • Reference Section (references used in developing materials for the practicum)
  • Essential documentation (student résumé, timesheets, preceptor portfolio completion sign-off)

MS in Health Informatics Scholarly Project

All MS in Health Informatics students must successfully complete HINF 6960 in their last semester. The course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize the practicum experience and the accompanying learning. Students will also complete an ePortfolio based on their field experience, as well as a substantive written scholarly paper or project.