Core Competencies

Upon successful completion of the program, students in the Master of Arts in Bioethics will enhance their skills in the following areas:

1a: Identify bioethical issues in healthcare practices, systems, policies, and laws

1b: Differentiate between bioethical, religious, social, cultural, medical, legal, and social issues

1c: Assess or analyze bioethical issues

1d: Differentiate between personal and professional values, actions, and development

1e: Make recommendations based on bioethical issues

2a: State a clear position on a moral issue

2b: Provide substantive, compelling justification for the position

2c: Anticipate and address objections and rebuttals to the line of argumentation

3a: Written work clearly and effectively communicates ideas

3b: Verbal presentations clearly and effectively communicate ideas