MSN/MA (Bioethics) Joint Degree
The Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Art in Bioethics joint degree program is designed to provide nurses with the concepts essential to ethics and ethical decision-making. This program is relevant for nurses who are family advocates within health care systems. The total M.S.N./M.A. degree requirements are 53-63 credits.
Required Nursing Courses
| Course ID | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical major selected | 12-22 | |
| NURS 453 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 4 |
| NURS 459 | Assessment for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| NURS 430 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
| NURS 405 | Inquiry I: Theoretical Foundations | 3 |
| NURS 425 | Inquiry II: The Research Process | 3 |
| NURS 502 | Inquiry III Evidenced Based Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NURS 443B | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Role Development | 1 |
| NURS 431 | Psychosocial and Spiritual Dimensions of Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
Required Bioethics Courses
| Course ID | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BETH 401 | Foundations in Bioethics I | 6 |
| BETH 402 | Foundations in Bioethics II | 6 |
| BETH 403 | Clinical Bioethics | 3 |
| N/A | Approved Electives | 6 |
| Total | 21 |
Total Semester Hours: 53-63