Certificate vs Master of Arts
Two Great Program Options
In both programs, each course is offered online one evening per week for 12-14 consecutive weeks beginning in the last week of August for the fall semester. Students participate together in online discussions at the same time and night each week to optimize learning and allow for robust interaction between faculty and students.
| Certificate | Master of Arts |
|---|---|
| 1 semester (Fall, Spring) | 12-month program (Fall, Spring and Summer) |
| 14 credits | 30 credits |
| 3 core courses | 6 core courses |
| 1 elective course | 3 elective courses |
| Portfolio project | Capstone portfolio project |
| Fully online | All courses are online except the Practicum |
| Ideal for: Ethics committee members IRB members Chaplains Professionals with backgrounds in ethics, pastoral care, religious studies, or health policy Individuals interested in expanding their knowledge base in bioethics | Ideal for: Ethicists for healthcare systems Ethics consultants Vice presidents Directors of ethics committees Executives focused on mission |