Program Overview

Emory University Master of Arts in Bioethics

The Master of Arts in Bioethics program at Emory University offers a comprehensive education in bioethics, preparing students for advanced roles in healthcare and related fields.

Dual Degrees

The program offers several dual degree options, including:

• MA in Bioethics/MSN
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
  • Other specializations include:
    • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult)
    • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
    • Emergency Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
    • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty in acute care prepares nurses for advanced nursing practice roles in caring for acutely, critically, and chronically ill children in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates will provide direct patient care management, including:

• Performing in-depth physical assessments
• Ordering and interpreting results of laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Ordering medications and performing therapeutic treatments
• Management of health and developmental needs of children and their families

This specialty emphasizes the importance of rigorous training in bioethics to prepare students to anticipate and address challenges in caring for children, including:

• Balancing a family's broader needs with the physical needs of the child
• Thinking critically about the potential hazards involved in experimental treatment
• Addressing the ethical implications of caring for children with complex medical needs.