Online Master’s in Health Care Ethics

Practical bioethics education with clinical application

The Master of Science in Health Care Ethics is an interdisciplinary degree offered through the Center for Health Policy and Ethics (CHPE) at Creighton University. The maxim of CHPE is “Anchored in ethics, reflecting Jesuit values.” Our graduate program in health care ethics will clearly reflect the Jesuit value of concern for the poor and marginalized, and seeks to form and educate agents of change by integrating critical reflection on students’ own attitudes, actions, and personal development into the program. 

In the coming decade, the health care industry will continue to grow as will the need for health care professionals who can understand and address the complex ethical issues faced in health care. This unique program is designed for students who desire a comprehensive understanding of the field of bioethics and who are seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of relevant historical, cultural, philosophical, political, economic and legal issues in health care practices and policies, and their impact on vulnerable populations.

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

  • Understand the complexities of the myriad ethical problems and controversies in today’s health care environment, especially those concerning vulnerable populations
  • Apply ethical principles and theories to problems and issues in health care and provide justification for a particular course of action in response
  • Facilitate open discussion among diverse individuals in ethically complex situations
  • Design educational tools and policies to improve the ethical quality of health care

This online degree program is ideal for the career professional looking to bring value-added components to their current position and is relevant for: physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, pharmacists, lawyers and occupational and physical therapists, as well as a number of other health care-related positions. This program may also provide a transition opportunity for professionals interested in transitioning into the health care industry.

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