Bioethics - Midwestern University - Glendale

Bioethics from Midwestern University - Glendale is a Campus Master Medical Ethics degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Midwestern University Biomedical Sciences Program offers curricula leading to a master\\\'s level degree in Bioethics (42 quarter-hours). In addition, an academic certificate program (30 quarter-hours) in Bioethics is also available. These part-time programs are designed to accommodate working professionals. Classes are offered at convenient times, and curriculum addresses the specific needs of health care providers. The M.A. degree in Bioethics should not be viewed as a terminal degree or a means to secure a job in a subspecialty of health care. Rather, this program is designed to enhance the on-going career and/or practice of those already involved in providing therapeutic, legal, and spiritual care to patients. A premium is placed on interdisciplinary education and integrating all aspects of the health care continuum. Therefore, students from all disciplines of health care (physicians, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, pharmacists, dentists, researchers, etc) study together with health care administrators, lawyers, social workers, clergy, and other interested individuals. The Midwestern University Biomedical Sciences Program offers a variety of part-time and full-time master-level degree programs in biomedical science, health professions, education, and bioethics. The professional roles that graduates can expect to experience are highly dependent on their current professional activities and future career goals. Completion of a degree program may enhance the students\\\' current profession or provide the skills necessary to launch new career opportunities. Students may take this opportunity to improve their GPA, fill the \\\"gaps\\\" in their undergraduate transcripts, and demonstrate proficiency at taking graduate-level courses. Individual courses in the Biomedical Sciences Program may be taken as a non-degree candidate to either sample the curriculum or learn about a specific topic. Courses may be audited or taken for credit as a non-degree student on a space-available basis. The Biomedical Sciences Program offers opportunities for training at all levels of the \\\"health care continuum\\\" ? in the laboratory, classroom, and clinic ? through a dynamic learning experience that fosters disciplined thinking and self-directed learning. The courses of study provide the academic foundation on which to make discoveries in the laboratory, sound ethical decisions in the clinic, and effective teachers in the classroom as they train future health care professionals. Master of Arts (M.A.) in Bioethics The curriculum leading to the M.A. degree in Bioethics offers a deeper understanding of the ethical issues related to patient care and health care practice, as well as methods for addressing these issues. The 42 quarter-hour curriculum can be completed in as little as 15 months, and must be completed within a period of 60 months, excepting approved leaves of absence. The program includes 12 credit hours of required courses, including Introduction to Medical Ethics , Foundations of Bioethics, Philosophy of Medicine, and Ethics of Research and Experimentation. Beyond these required courses, students opt for a research or a didactic track. In the research track, students are required to perform an approved research project (12 credits). Prerequisite to the research project are two independent studies (one credit each) that enable students to develop a proposal, which includes the specific objectives and methods, for the project. Sixteen additional credits must be taken as electives. The didactic track has no research project; students are required to take 30 elective hours in addition to the required courses. Bioethics students interested in acquiring additional educational skills may take certain electives in the Health Professions Education program as well. The M.A. degree program intends to augment the professional experience and skills of students by providing substantial training in the theory and practice of ethical decision making within the health care arena. Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including physicians, nurses, chaplains, lawyers, administrators, social workers, pharmacists, physician assistants, allied health personnel, health professions students, and other interested professionals. Applicants usually hold a bachelor\\\'s level or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university, though some individuals with significant undergraduate coursework and relevant professional experience may be admitted. The program should provide graduates with credentials needed for increased opportunities and advancement within their current career. Mission The mission of the M.A. and Certificate in Bioethics program is to augment the professional experience and skills of students by providing substantial training in the theory and practice of ethical decision-making within the health care arena. The program should also provide the graduate with credentials needed for increased opportunities and advancement within their current career. Midwestern University\\\'s faculty of the Biomedical Sciences Program personally commit themselves to: Effective teaching using state-of-the-art technology Continuing their own personal education and development Participating in interdisciplinary research and publications Demonstrating leadership within their own professions and communities View more details on Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Ethics courses.