Palliative Care, Master's

You can improve quality of life for those impacted by serious illness

Palliative care works to improve the quality of life of patients who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness and their families through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual (World Health Organization). The online MS in Palliative Care has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who are currently working or who wish to work in hospice and palliative care and want to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients and families affected by serious illness.

Details, Dates & Deadlines

Program Details

Class Format

Online,

Program Length

6 semesters minimum (up to 5 years allowed)

Credits to Complete

Cost/Credit Hour

In State: $679
Out of State: $837

Baccalaureate degree

Dates & Deadlines

Spring Deadline: December 15
Summer Deadline: May 1
Fall Deadline: July 15

About the Program

The Master of Science (MS) in Palliative Care meets the educational needs of individuals who are currently working or wish to work in hospice and palliative care and want to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients and families affected by serious illness. Learners are also able to earn two graduate certificates while completing the master's degree.

Graduates of this program are able to work in the specialty practice of palliative care or add this skillset to their primary area of expertise. This program is highly interprofessional, with learners from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physician assistant, social work, chaplaincy, therapists, counselors, administrators, veterinarians, dentists, death doulas, child life specialists and more. Four elective pathways allow for personalization of the learning experience.

Next Steps

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