When Tyler Kohmetscher decided to pursue a doctorate degree—building upon his Master of Arts in Athletic Training—he wanted to find a program that was compatible with his busy life. As a father of three young children and Instructor of Human Health & Performance at Nebraska Wesleyan University, he needed an asynchronous program that allows students to work on their own schedule.
“One of the first things I loved about the program is that I can complete the work when I actually have the time,” said Tyler. “This program really stood out in the way it is broken down into different components, allowing you to build your education in a way that works for you.”
The need for asynchronous flexibility is especially prudent within Logan University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Health Professions Education program, which is largely populated by students working at other universities or within the medical field. At the same time, Tyler also wanted to make sure he would have the ongoing support he needs to succeed.
“The relationships I’ve built and the support I’ve gotten have been some of the best parts of this program,” said Tyler. “There are a lot of different touchpoints, as well as opportunities for feedback and networking. Throughout the program, I have been able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and a number of different fields. It’s been eye opening.”
Flexibility, ultimately, is what triggered Tyler to pursue this particular program at Logan—unsurprising, given his background in athletic training and sports medicine. But in addition to having flexibility within the program, he was drawn to the wide variety of opportunities that would be opened on the other side.
Whether he continues his career in academia, goes full-time as an athletic trainer, or pivots to elsewhere in the healthcare industry, an Ed.D. degree will undoubtedly open new opportunities.
“I was also considering getting a Doctorate in Athletic Training (DAT) but I felt this degree was even more dynamic,” he said, “I feel that no matter what the future has in store, I will be able to use this degree and apply what I have learned.”