Proposed Course Sequences

Single-degree students can enroll in the Master of Arts in Bioethics Program on a 12-month, 2-year, or 3-year course plan. Students pursuing dual-degrees should consult their appropriate dual-degree website for dual-degree specific details about proposed course sequences.  Example sequences of courses for each of these single-degree plans are listed below.  These are suggested course plans, you can discuss changes to these example plans with your academic advisor.   

Twelve Month Plan: Full time+

SemesterClass (credits)

Fall

  • Foundations in Bioethics I (3)
  • Foundations in Bioethics II (3)
  • Bioethics Seminar (1)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)

Spring

  • Foundations in Bioethics III (3)
  • Practicum(4)
  • Bioethics Seminar (1)
  • Elective (3)
  • Capstone or Thesis*(1) 

Summer

  • Capstone or Thesis*(2) 
  • Elective (3)

Two Year Plan: Part time - two courses or 6-7 credit hours per semester

SemesterClass (credits)

Fall I

  • Foundations in Bioethics I (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Bioethics Seminar (1) 

Spring I

  • Foundations in Bioethics III (3)
  • Elective (3)

Summer I

  • Practicum(4) 
  • Capstone or Thesis*(1) 

Fall II

  • Foundations in Bioethics II (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Capstone or Thesis*(1) 

Spring II

  • Elective (3)
  • Bioethics Seminar (1)
  • Capstone or Thesis*(1)

Three Year Plan: Part time - one course or 3-4 credit hours per semester

SemesterClass (credits)

Fall I

  • Foundations in Bioethics I (3)
  • Bioethics Seminar (1) 

Spring I

  • Foundations in Bioethics III (3)
  • Bioethics Seminar (1) 

Summer I

  • Elective (3)

Fall II

  • Foundations in Bioethics II (3)

Spring II

  • Elective (3)

Summer II

  • Practicum (4)

Fall III

  • Capstone or Thesis*(1)  
  • Elective (3)

Spring III

  • Capstone or Thesis*(1)  
  • Elective (3)

Summer III

  • Capstone or Thesis*(1)  

*Students who opt for the examination track will take an additional elective instead of a thesis course.

+Most dual degree students will complete the program on the Full time, 12-month plan and take the examination track.