Length of Program
The Palliative Care Masters consists of 33-credits of coursework designed to be completed in a minimum 22 months of continuous study, and a maximum of 7 years.
Coursework
Courses | Students may choose flexible completion options, but note that courses are currently offered once per academic year. All students complete interdisciplinary coursework in palliative care core concepts, communications, teamwork and leadership, community integration, assessment of pain and non-pain symptoms, and diverse topics related to the psycho-social-spiritual-ethical dimensions of patient and family care. Core and track curricula focus on evidence-based practices in diverse palliative care settings.
Hands-on Intensive | Three 3-day virtual and in real time intensive experiences (one in September of year 1 and one in august of year 2) incorporating advanced communications training, participation in group work that complements online content, and networking opportunities.
Capstone Project | Students in the MSPC demonstrate integration of core palliative care competencies across disciplines (biomedical, psychological, social, spiritual, and ethics), populations, and care settings by completing a scholarly Master’s Capstone Project in their final year of the program. With the guidance of faculty mentors, students learn critical research skills to curate and synthesize evidence for their project, chosen from these project types: extended literature review, needs assessment, education offering, and journal article or book chapter.
Learn more about the MSPC coursework.
Visit the CU Anschutz Catalog to view degree requirements.
