I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in philosophy from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst a decade ago. I always wanted to seek my master’s in philosophy but was looking for a program that appealed to my skill set and values. When I learned of the Bioethics and Medical Humanities program at Elms College, it immediately drew my interest. Being in a program where I can further my philosophy education and apply it to a practical career in healthcare is very exciting.
Elms has exceeded my expectations in every way.
The Bioethics curriculum is rigorous yet practical. It allows you to study what is required, or to branch out and explore additional sources of literature. One aspect of the curriculum that I am deeply grateful for is how the coursework focuses on students cultivating the theories, values, and principles they need to shape to understand the field, rather than having the curriculum merely echo the viewpoints of one particular scholar. As a result, I am being fitted with a “personal tool kit” to analyze real-life ethical situations that arise, as opposed to merely following someone else’s ideology.
I take my courses online, and it is perfect for me. It lets me learn at times when it is convenient for me. That is tremendous because I tend to work late more than I’d like.
Dr. Peter DePergola, the director of the program, has been supportive of me throughout this whole endeavor. He makes himself available to field any questions or concerns I might have, as well as just to muse about St. Thomas Aquinas or Aristotle. His course preparation is unbelievably thorough. I never feel I am lacking in resources, course literature or personal support.
My time at Elms in this program has been very rewarding. It has been a perfect blend of a great program, a great professor, and a great administration in a local school that shares my Catholic values. Would I recommend Elms College? Absolutely! In fact, I have already recommended it many times.