Archived Program Catalog 2025-2026

The Master of Science in Dentistry - Digital Dentistry (MSD) program is the first full-time program of its kind worldwide; it is a 2-year clinical program with an emphasis on prosthodontic rehabilitations using multiple digital systems and technologies. The objective of this program is to provide clinicians with a sound academic and clinical background in digital dentistry with a wide variety of technologies from over 20 different manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on training clinicians who are competent in all aspects of digital dentistry from guided surgical implant placement to 3D smile design, full mouth rehabilitation, and computer-assisted manufacturing of high-quality restorations. The program is enriched by comprehensive treatment planning involving full mouth rehabilitation, treatment of edentulism, and rehabilitation of the worn dentition. Contemporary esthetic materials and dental implant therapy are emphasized.

Candidates will have the opportunity to complete the Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) - Digital Dentistry track. This degree requires completion of a research project and defense of a thesis project. The didactic component of the program includes treatment planning seminars and literature review seminars in addition to formal lecture courses. The Master's degree program is completed simultaneously with the clinical Certificate program in Digital Dentistry and there is no option for a Certificate only program. A research project culminating in the defense of a thesis is mandatory, and preparation of a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal is strongly recommended.

Curriculum

The format outlined below is subject to change based on availability of courses, instructors, and continued relevance to the overall curriculum.

Year 1, Summer B, Header (5/29/25-8/8/25)

GDENT710	Head and Neck Anatomy Review	0.5
GDENT834	Advanced Topics in Radiology	1
DIGT700	Digital Dentistry Basics	1.5
DIGT706	Digital Smile Design	1
Semester Total		4

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT801	Teaching Methodologies	1.5
GDENT878	Oral Medicine	1.5
GDENT800	Research Methodologies	1.5
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GDENT827	Interdiscipl Dent Impl 1	1
DIGT708	Digital Dental Materials	1
DIGT710	Structured Literature Review	1
DIGT712	Surgical Principles, Implant	2
DIGT718	Case Review Portfolio 1	2
Semester Total		12.5

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT863	Dental Ethics/Behavioral Mgmt	1
GDENT828	Interdispl Dent Impl II	1
GDENT829	Innov & Resch in Oral Health	1
GDENT868	Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial	2
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT714	Advanced Digital Dentistry	2
DIGT719	Case Review Portfolio 2	2
Semester Total		10

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT715	Advanced Digital Dentistry II	2
Semester Total		3

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

DIGT716	Advanced Digital Dentistry 3	2
DIGT711	Structured Lit. Review II	1
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT720	Case Review Portfolio 3	2
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
DIGT717	Advanced Digital Dentistry 4	2
DIGT721	Case Review Portfolio 4	2
Semester Total		5

Curriculum Total

40.5

The curriculum is structured to create a balanced course load, adequate time for broadening the student's clinical experience, and an opportunity for students to gain research experience in an area of special interest.

The Master of Science in Dentistry - Endodontics (MSD) will only be offered in conjunction with a dental clinical specialty Certificate program offered by the College of Dental Medicine.  A student may not enroll in the Master of Science in Dentistry program if not also concurrently enrolled in a dental specialty program.

Curriculum

The format outlined below is subject to change based on availability of courses, instructors, and continued relevance to the overall curriculum.

Year 1, Summer B, Header (5/29/25-8/8/25)

GDENT701	Preclinical Instruction	1
GDENT710	Head and Neck Anatomy Review	0.5
GDENT834	Advanced Topics in Radiology	1
Semester Total		2.5

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT800	Research Methodologies	1.5
GDENT801	Teaching Methods	1.5
GDENT878	Oral Medicine	1.5
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GDENT827	Interdiscipl Dent Impl 1	1
GENDO704	Classic Literature Review	2
GENDO705	Current Literature Review	1
GENDO783	Clinical Case Review I	2
Semester Total		11.5

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT868	Advanced Oral and Maxillo Path	2
GDENT863	Dental Ethics/Behavioral Mgmt	1
GDENT899	Research Thesis	2
GDENT829	Innov & Resch in Oral Health	1
GENDO706	Classic Literature Review II	2
GENDO716	Current Literature Review II	1
GENDO784	Clincal Case Review II	2
Semester Total		11

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GENDO785	Clinical Case Review III	1
Semester Total		2

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GENDO728	Classic Literature Review III	2
GENDO729	Current Literature Review III	1
GENDO786	Clinical Case Review IV	2
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	2
GENDO733	Classic Literature Review IV	2
GENDO734	Current Literature Review IV	1
GENDO787	Clinical Case Review V	2
Semester Total		7

Year 3, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GENDO788	Clinical Case Review VI	1
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
Semester Total		2

Curriculum Total

42

In order to meet the goal of providing a wide range of experiences grounded in a process of critical analysis, the program provides the following:

The mission of the Master of Science in Dentistry - Orthodontics (MSD) program is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct an ethical, patient-centered, evidence-based practice in the specialty of orthodontics. The MSD curriculum is structured for a balanced work load to allow time for each postgraduate student to broaden their clinical and didactic experiences as well as provide opportunities to gain additional experiences in areas of special interest. Postgraduate students who complete the program are expected to have developed their skills and knowledge to the level of a specialist in orthodontics as approved by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. This implies the student will have had considerable didactic background and direct experiences with patients exhibiting a variety of malocclusion presentations. Critical topics to the specialty of orthodontics will be covered in departmental based seminars (e.g. Craniofacial Growth & Development, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Space Supervision, Cephalometrics, Edgewise Appliances Design, Biomechanics, Dentofacial Orthopedics). Seminar topics will be supported by literature reviews and case analysis treatment planning sessions that are reinforced through clinical experiences. Recognition of malocclusion parameters, hereditary conditions and orofacial patterns will be expected by completion of the program with knowledge of physical and emotional development essential to successful outcomes. Utilizing diagnostic training, the graduate should be able to prepare and present a treatment plan that is comprehensive and efficiently sequenced. Clinical expertise will be attained in management of the primary and mixed dentitions (space supervision, interceptive procedures, growth modification, multi­ phase early treatment), the young permanent dentition (comprehensive non-extraction and extraction protocols} and adult patients (orthognathic surgery, coordinated restorative - prosthetic management). The MSD program curriculum and experiences are further designed to prepare graduates not only for successful entry into the contemporary practice of orthodontics; but to provide a scientific foundation for future growth in the field. In addition to clinical expertise, the graduate should have superior abilities in interpreting new evidenced-based procedures and concepts available to the profession and public. An evidenced-based understanding of the specialties knowledge base will be emphasized in seminar discussions, the clinical environment, through the core curriculum of the MSD program, and in research experiences. In sum, the MUSC Orthodontic Program will strive to produce knowledgeable and compassionate practitioners who have the skills and desire for lifelong learning and who will play a leadership role in specialty governance, education, research, and community activity.

Curriculum

Year 1, Summer B, Header (5/29/25-8/8/25)

GDENT701	Preclinical Instruction	1
GDENT710	Head and Neck Anatomy Review	0.5
GDENT834	Advanced Topics in Radiology	1
Semester Total		2.5

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT800	Research Methodologies	1.5
GDENT801	Teaching Methods	1.5
GDENT878	Oral Medicine	1.5
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GORTH710	Contemporary Orthodontics	2
GORTH732	Literature Review	1
Semester Total		8.5

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT863	Dental Ethics/Behavioral Management	1
GDENT829	Innov & Resch in Oral Health	1
GDENT868	Advanced Oral and Maxillo Path	2
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GORTH745	Literature Review II	1
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GORTH746	Literature Review III	0.5
Semester Total		1.5

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GORTH747	Literature Review IV	1
Semester Total		2

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GORTH748	Literature Review V	1
Semester Total		2

Year 3, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GORTH749	Literature Review VI	1
GDENT899	Research Thesis	2
Semester Total		3

Year 3, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	2
GORTH750	Literature Review VII	1
Semester Total		3

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	2
GORTH751	Literature Review VIII	1
Semester Total		3

Curriculum Total

31.5

The Master of Science in Dentistry - Periodontics (MSD) program develops dental specialists with a sound academic background on which to base clinical treatment, research, and teaching. A structured curriculum in the Periodontics track augments the experiential training and didactic activities the resident/post-doctoral student receives in the Periodontics Residency Program. The combined training program results in clinicians competent in all aspects of periodontology and makes them eligible to seek certification by the American Board of Periodontology.

All students must complete the requirements of both the residency and the MSD-Periodontics track. In addition to the individual degree requirements, the program provides a broad experience in clinical periodontics and allied medical and dental subjects. Intensive training is provided in advanced regenerative techniques, aesthetic periodontal surgery, ridge preservation and augmentation, sedation and the surgical placement and maintenance of dental implants. Literature review and treatment planning seminars provide a rationale for therapy based on current literature. Students develop and complete a research project and participate in both didactic and clinical teaching.

Curriculum

Year 1, Summer B, Header (5/29/25-8/8/25)

GDENT701	Preclinical Instruction	1
GDENT710	Head and Neck Anatomy Review	0.5
GDENT834	Advanced Topics in Radiology	1
GPERI864	Advanced Periodontology	2
Semester Total		4.5

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT800	Research Methodologies	1.5
GDENT801	Teaching Methods	1.5
GDENT878	Oral Medicine	1.5
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GPERI871	Advanced Periodontology II	1
GPERI870	ADVP Treatment Planning Seminar	1
GDENT827	Interdiscipl Dent Impl 1	1
Semester Total		8.5

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GPERI880	Treatment Planning Seminar II	1
GDENT829	Innov & Resch in Oral Health	1
GDENT863	Dental Ethics & Behavioral Management	1
GDENT868	Advanced Oral and Maxillo Path	2
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GPERI872	Advanced Periodontology III	1
GDENT828	Interdispl Dent Impl II	1
Semester Total		8

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GPERI873	Advanced Periodontology IV	1
Semester Total		2

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GPERI881	Treatment Planning Seminar III	1
GPERI874	Advanced Periodontology V	1
Semester Total		3

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GPERI875	Advanced Periodontology VI	1
GPERI882	Treatment Planning Seminar IV	1
Semester Total		3

Year 3, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

GPERI876	Advanced Periodontology VII	1
GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
Semester Total		2

Year 3, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GPERI883	Treatment Planning Seminar V	1
GPERI877	Advanced Periodontology VIII	1
Semester Total		3

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GDENT899	Research Thesis	1
GPERI884	Treatment Planning Seminar VI	1
GPERI878	Advanced Periodontology IX	1
Semester Total		3

Curriculum Total

37

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured to allow for a balanced work load, time for remediation of weak students, a broadening of the student's clinical experience, and an opportunity for the honor student to gain additional experience in areas of special interest. The first two years concentrate on preclinical dental science courses, but clinical observations and experiences are incorporated. The final two years concentrate on clinical practice.

Year 1, Summer B, Header (5/29/25-8/8/25)

DBSCI724	Gross Anatomy	8
GENDT802	Introduction to Dentistry	3
Semester Total		11

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

CLNDM805	Early Clinics I	3.5
DBSCI727	Dental Biochemistry	3
DBSCI728A	Cell Bio and Basic Histology	3
DBSCI728B	Oral Histology and Embryology	2
DPOH806	Preventive Dentistry	1
FXPRO801	Pre-Clinical Occlusion I	2.5
GENDT801	Dental Morphology	3
GENDT804	Nutrition and Oral Health	1
GENDT819	Infection Control	1
PERIO802	Periodontics I	2
GENDT831	Evidence Based Dentistry	0.5
IP711	IP Foundations &TeamSTEPPS	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course	1
Semester Total		24.5

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CLNDM806	Early Clinics II	2
DBSCI723	Dental Microbiology	4
FXPRO805	Fixed Prosthodontics I	2
DBSCI725	Physiology	6
DBSCI729	Oral Immunology/Biology	4
MATSC801	Dental Materials	2.5
PROS820	Implant Prosthodontics I	2.5
SDENT880	Behavioral Science	2
Semester Total		25

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

CLNDM810	Early Clinics III	3
ENDO816	Principles of Endodontics	3
FXPRO806	Fixed Prosthodontics II	2.5
GENDT805	Operative I and Cariology	4.5
OMFS801	Oral Surgery I	1
ORAD800	Introduction to Rad Tech & Interp	2
ORTHO801	Orthodontics I	2
RMPRO811	Complete Dentures Pros I	4.5
SDENT623	General & Systemic Pathology	3.5
SDENT838	Oral Medicine I	1
Semester Total		27

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CLNDM811	Early Clinics IV	2.5
ENDO817	Endodontic Technique	2
FXPRO807	Fixed Prosthodontics III	2.5
GENDT830	Operative II	4
OMFS805	Comp. Control of Pain/Anxiety Dentistry	1
ORTHO802	Orthodontics II	2
DBSCI726	Pharmacology	4
PDENT800	Pediatric Dentistry I	1
RMPRO813	Complete Dentures II	1.5
RMPRO835	Removable Partial Pros	3.5
SDENT907	Oral Medicine II	1
Semester Total		25

Year 3, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

CLNDM812I	Junior Clinic Oral Diagnosis/Rad	1
CLNDM890	Orientation to Clinics	1
CLNDM896	Junior Attendance I	2
GENDT835	Treatment Plan Fundamentals	1
GENDT888	Preclinical Skills Assessment	0.5
OMFS806	Clinical Pathopsys of Com Med Cond	0.5
OMFS810	Physical Diagnosis	1
PEDOR 825	Pediatric/Orthodontic Lab	1
PROS821	Implant Prosthodontics II	2.5
PERIO817	Periodontics II	1.5
Semester Total		12

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

CLNDM813E	Junior Clinic Pediatric	0.5
CLNDM813I	Junior Clinic Oral Diagnosis/Radiology	1.5
CLNDM830	Continued Quality Improvement	1.5
CLNDM897	Junior Attendance II	3
DBSCI730	Clinical Genetics	1
ENDO813	Endo Special Topics	1
GENDT818	Introduction to Research Methods	2
PDENT801	Pediatric Dentistry II	1
PERIO818	Periodontics III	1.5
SDENT839	Oral Pathology I	3
Semester Total		16

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CLNDM814A	Junior Clinic Fixed Prosthodontics	1
CLNDM814B	Junior Clinic Endodontics	1
CLNDM814C	Junior Clinic Operative Dent	3.5
CLNDM814D	Junior Clinic Oral Surgery	1
CLNDM814E	Junior Clinic Pediatric Dent.	0.5
CLNDM814I	Junior Clinic Oral Diagnosis/Rad	1.5
CLNDM814J	Junior Clinic Periodontics	3
CLNDM814K	Junior Clinic Orthodontics	0.5
CLNDM814L	Junior Clinic Removable Pros	3
CLNDM827	Junior Treatment Plan Clinic	1
CLNDM831	Continued Quality Improvement II	1.5
CLNDM874	Oral Rehab Clin Experience I	2
CLNDM898	Junior Attendance III	3
GENDT807	Practice Management I	1
GENDT816	Patient Management	1
MATSC886	Independent Project	1
PROS830	Dental Implantology	1
SDENT840	Oral Pathology II	3
DPOH808	Dental Public Health	1
OMFS806	Clin Pathophys of Com Med Cnd	1
ORAD801	Radiology Advanced Topics	1
Semester Total		32.5

Year 4, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

CLNDM832	Cont. Quality Improvement III	1.5
CLNDM850E	Senior Clinic Pediatric Dentistry	0.5
CLNDM892	Senior Attendance I	2.5
GENDT806	Esthetic Dentistry	0.5
GENDT825	Comp Clinical Competency I	0.5
OMFS885	Advanced Concepts in OMFS	1
GENDT817	Practice Management II	1
SDENT846	Chronic Orofacial Pain Management	0.5
Semester Total		8

Year 4, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

CLNDM833	Continued Quality Improvement IV	1.5
CLNDM851C	Senior Clinic Operative Dentistry	3
CLNDM851E	Senior Clinic Pediatric Dentistry	0.5
CLNDM875	Oral Rehab Clin Experience II	2
CLNDM893	Senior Attendance II	3
GENDT810	Advanced Dental Seminar Series	1
GENDT823	Advanced Treatment Planning	2.5
Semester Total		13.5

Year 4, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CLNDM828	Senior Treatment Plan Clinic	1
CLNDM818	Ryan White Wellness Center	0.5
CLNDM826	Special Care Dentistry	1
CLNDM834	Continued Quality Improvement V	1.5
CLNDM845	Oral Surgery Rotation	1.5
CLNDM852B	Senior Clinic Endodontics	1
CLNDM852C	Senior Clinic Operative Dentistry	1
CLNDM852E	Senior Clinic Pediatric Dentistry	0.5
CLNDM852J	Senior Clinic Periodontics	3
CLNDM852L	Implant Prosthodontic Clinic	1
CLNDM852M	Senior Clinic Removable Pros	3
CLNDM852N	Senior Clinic Fixed Prosthodontics	1
CLNDM871	Clinical Rest Dent Comp	7.5
CLNDM872	Oral Diagnosis Rotation	1.5
CLNDM876	Oral Rehab Clin Experience III	1
CLNDM880	Oral Head & Neck Cancer Clinical	0.5
CLNDM894	Senior Attendance III	3
CLNDM865	Off Campus Enrichment Sites	0.5
GENDT822	EBD Capstone	0.5
GENDT826	Comp Clinical Competency II	0.5
Semester Total		31.0

Curriculum Total

225.5

Electives

To graduate, each student must complete three electives, including at least one clinical elective. Elective offerings vary by semester and are subject to change based on faculty availability. Credits vary by course. Below is the current list of electives available to D.M.D. students.

* Indicates a clinical elective

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
ENDO805	Predoctoral Endo Elective*	1
DPOH802	Safety Net Practice Management	2
STOMA998	Character Driven Leadership	1
OHS747	Oral Health Sciences Seminars	0.5
GENDT837	Forensic Odontology	1
DPOH801	Advanced Dental Public Health	2
GENDT815	Clinical Occlusion*	0.5
GENDT821	Digital Removable Prosthetics*	1
DPOH804	Poverty & Health Consumerism	3
PDENT804	Pediatric Dentistry Elective*	0.5
ORTHO805	Predoctoral Ortho. Elective*	1
GENDT808	Academic Dentistry Preceptor*	1
CLNDM820	Periodontics Elective*	1
GENDT811	Advanced Techniques in CAD/CAM*	1
GENDT814	Special Care Dentistry Adv Clin*	2
GENDT824	Orofacial Pain Sr Elective*	0.5
GENDT838	Injectables in Dentistry*	0.5
CLNDM998	Greenville Tech Rotation*	0.5

The Certificate in Clinical Research (CCR) provides training to healthcare professionals, individuals with a science background, and other professionals seeking skills and understanding of the core competencies for participation in clinical research. The certificate is offered on-line and is ideal for working adults. Courses completed in the graduate certificate may transfer to the Master of Science in Clinical Research degree.

Courses are offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

MCR700	Clinical Biostatistics	3
MCR736	Clinical Epidemiology	3
MCR750	Ethical Issues in Clinical Research	1
Semester Total		7

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

MCR724	Introduction to Clinical Trials	3
MCR752	Team Science in Clinical Research	1
MCR732	Comparative Effectiveness Research	3
MCR777	Introduction to Grant Writing	1
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

MCR731	Critical Review	2
MCR773	Industry/Regulatory	2
Semester Total		4

Curriculum Total

19

The Master of Science in Clinical Research Program (MSCR) provides training in clinical research for to health care professionals whose careers in academic medicine would require successful and consistent extramural funding as principal investigators on grants, implement clinical research projects and produce clinical science publications. The program prepares health care professionals for development and opportunities to further their skills in the clinical research environment and workforce.

The MSCR Program curriculum includes 38 semester hours earned through courses and seminar. It is a component of the educational core of the South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute (SCTR) and is compliant with core competencies for clinical research recommended by the National Center for Advancing Translational Science. The degree is granted through the College of Graduate Studies.

Curriculum

Full-time

The full-time program is designed for students who are currently pursuing doctoral degrees in one of the six colleges (Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy) as well as international applicants. Students complete the program in one year on a full-time basis.

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

MCR700	Clinical Biostatistics	3
MCR731	Critical Review	2
MCR736	Clinical Epidemiology	3
MCR750	Ethical Issues in Clinical Research	1
MCR770	Contemporary Topic Seminar	1
MCR775	Clinical Research Training	1
MCR970	Mentored Research	2
Semester Total		13

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

MCR724	Introduction to Clinical Trials	3
MCR732	Comparative Effectiveness Research	3
MCR746	Informatics & Data Management	2
MCR752	Team Science in Clinical Research	1
MCR771	Regression Analysis	2
MCR777	Introduction to Grant Writing	1
MCR970	Mentored Research	3
Semester Total		15

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

MCR772	Community Engagement Research	1
MCR773	Industry/Regulatory	2
MCR774	Leadership	2
MCR789, or MCR970	Special Topics, or Mentored Research	1
MCR970	Mentored Research	4
Semester Total		10

Curriculum Total

38

Part-time

Students can complete the part-time program in two years on a part-time basis, beginning each fall. Individuals admitted to this program complete a 38-academic credit master's program composed of classroom lectures and seminars.

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

MCR700	Clinical Biostatistics	3
MCR736	Clinical Epidemiology	3
MCR750	Ethical Issues in Clinical Research	1
MCR770	Contemporary Topic Seminar	1
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

MCR724	Introduction to Clinical Trials	3
MCR746	Informatics & Data Management	2
MCR752	Team Science in Clinical Research	1
MCR771	Regression Analysis	2
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

MCR731	Critical Review	2
MCR772	Community Engaged Research	1
MCR773	Industry/Regulatory	2
MCR774	Leadership	2
MCR970	Mentored Research	1
Semester Total		8

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

MCR725	Grant Development	2
MCR732	Comparative Effectiveness Research	3
MCR789, or MCR970	Special Topics, or Mentored Research	1
MCR970	Mentored Research	2
Semester Total		8

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

MCR776	Innovation in Clinical Research	1
MCR970	Mentored Research	5
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

38

Approved Electives

• IP738, Seminars in Research Ethics, 1 credit
• ETH738, Seminars in Research Ethics, 1 credit
• MCR777, Introduction to Grant Writing, 1 credit (Part-time-students only)

The Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) is a one-year program specifically designed to provide students with a structured opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that will prepare them for the challenges of applying to and succeeding in medical, dental, and other professional schools. The program contains didactic coursework at the graduate professional level, professional skills development sessions, standardized test preparation, and clinical exposures to form a complementary skill set to those that have been acquired at the undergraduate level. Graduates of this program will also be academically prepared to enter industrial or academic technical positions requiring a biomedical sciences background.

We expect this program to enhance students' success at professional school acceptance, but please note that successful completion of this program is in no way a guarantee of an interview or acceptance into professional school at MUSC or anywhere else.

Curriculum

The general plan for the coursework for the program is laid out below. In addition, optional coursework may be made available to students in the program depending on availability and interest. In 2026-27, an MCAT Prep course will be added to the curriculum for credit.

Year 1, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

BSC720	Fundamentals of Biochemistry & Molecular	4
BSC706	Professional Development	1
BSC710	Clinical Exposures	1
BSC700	Histology	4
	Core Clinical Research Training*
Semester Total		10

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

BSC702	Anatomy	4
PHBIO700	Intro to Clinical Biostatistics	3
BSC708	Grand Rounds	1
IP###	Interprofessional Course Elective	1
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

BSC714	Oral Immunobiology	4
BSC716	Medical Microbiology	4
MCR736	Clinical Epidemiology	3
Semester Total		11

Curriculum Total

30

* This is recommended, and a certificate is awarded upon completion. This is not available for academic credit.

Curriculum

The degree can be earned in four to seven years. Degree completion in fewer than 4 or more than 7 years requires prior approval by the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. The number of credits associated with these time frames follows:

• 4 years (12 semesters)=180 credits
• 5 years (15 semesters)=225 credits
• 6 years (18 semesters)=270 credits
• 7 years (21 semesters)=315 credits

Students typically graduate with 225-270 credits(5-6 years)

Year 1, Fall

CGS720	Laboratory Rotation	4
CGS765	Proteins: Dynamic Structures & Functions	3
CGS766	Genes: Inheritance/Expression	4
CGS767	Cells: Organization/Communication	3
CGS768	Techniques & Experimental Design	2
Semester Total		16

Year 1, Spring

CGS721	Laboratory Rotations	4
CGS770	Principles Practices & Prof	2
CGS772	Learning from the Literature	2
CGS790	Topics in Contemporary Biomedical Science	2
TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	4
Semester Total		14

Year 1, Summer

CGS764	Science Writing as Persuasion	1
TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	14
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Fall

CGS817	Rig. Extramural Fellowship App	2
TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 3, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 3, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 3, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 4, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 4, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 4, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 5, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 5, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 5, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 6, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 5, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 5, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 7, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 7, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Year 7, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	15
Semester Total		15

Curriculum Total

180-315

* In Dissertation years, total credits for each semester must equal 15.

Curriculum

The degree can be earned in four to seven years. Degree completion in fewer than 4 or more than 7 years requires prior approval by the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. The number of credits associated with these time frames follows:

• 4 years (12 semesters)=180 credits
• 5 years (15 semesters)=225 credits
• 6 years (18 semesters)=270 credits
• 7 years (21 semesters)=315 credits

Students typically graduate with 225-270 credits(5-6 years)

Year 1, Fall

CGS720	Laboratory Rotation	4
CGS765	Proteins: Dynamic Structures & Functions	3
CGS766	Genes: Inheritance/Expression	4
CGS767	Cells: Organization/Communication	3
CGS768	Techniques & Experimental Design	2
Semester Total		16

Year 1, Spring

CGS721	Laboratory Rotations	4
CGS770	Principles Practices & Prof	2
CGS772	Learning From the Literature	2
CGS790	Topics in Contemporary Biomedical Science	2
TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	4
Semester Total		14

Year 1, Summer

CGS764	Science Writing As Persuasion	1
TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	14
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Fall

CGS 817	Rig. Entramural Fellowship App	2
TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 2, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 3, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 3, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 3, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 4, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 4, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 4, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 5, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 5, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 5, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 6, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 6, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 6, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 7, Fall

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 7, Spring

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Year 7, Summer

TBD	Additional courses in concentration and/or research	13
Semester Total		13

Curriculum Total

180-315

Lauren Gellar, PhD, HCS Division Director.

The online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies is a degree completion program. It provides students with a foundation in healthcare studies and population health. Students are prepared to become informed and engaged health professionals who can think critically about health-related issues, work as part of a healthcare team, and develop innovative solutions that integrate comprehensive determinants of health.

This program is ideal for individuals that want to:

• Complete their bachelor's degree online while continuing to work,
• Increase their career advancement opportunities by obtaining a bachelor's degree,
• Apply to a graduate program in the health professions upon completion of their bachelor's degree.

Students come from a variety of backgrounds and professions, including occupational therapist assistants, physical therapist assistants, medical assistants, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists. Most of our students are working professionals hoping to advance their careers by attaining a bachelor's degree.

The program also offers an option for students to enter into the Accelerated Pathway track in the Executive Master of Health Administration degree. This track allows qualified students to earn their EMHA in a shorter period of time.

Curriculum

In addition to the coursework outlined below, students are required to attend a full-day virtual course orientation session at the beginning of each semester (August, January, May).

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HCS300	Introduction to Health Behavior/Education	3
HCS301	Health Drivers & Emerging Inn	3
HCS302	Foundations of Public Health	3
HCS307	Academic and Scientific Writing	3
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HCS310	Program Planning and Implement	3
HCS312, HAP512	Overview of the US Health, or US Health Care System	3
HCS316	Etiology and Pathophysiology	3
HCS324, HAP524	Principles of Epidemiology, or Epidemiology	3
HCS330	Practicum Development	1
Semester Total		13

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HCS320	Introduction to Health Policy	3
HCS318	Evaluation of Health Promotion	3
HCS314, HAP514	Applied Research & Statistics	3
HCS412, HAP737	Leadership in the Health Profession, or Organization Theory	3
HCS331	Practicum Development II	1
Semester Total		13

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HCS406	Global Health	3
HCS410	Rural Public Health	3
HCS322	Health and Disease Across the	3
HCS480, HAP580	Guided Practicum, or Guided Practicum Health Administration	3
Semester Total		12

Curriculum Total		50
Prerequisite Credit Hour Total		72
Required Credit Hour Total		122

* Required Courses for Accelerated Pathway/Advanced Standing for the BSHS to Master in Health Administration program.

** If addition work required.

The Master in Health Administration - Executive (MHA) program develops working health care professionals by providing the needed knowledge and skills for advancement in the health care industry. Classes are delivered online with on-campus visits one weekend each semester.

Accreditation

The Master in Health Administration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Curriculum

Full-time Curriculum

Year 1, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP721	Health Care Delivery Systems	3
HAP737	Organization Theory and	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP725	Statistical Analysis in Health	3
HAP738	Management & Health	3
HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP744	Decision Analytics	3
HAP735	Health Law & Risk Management	3
HAP 704	Health Policy	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

HAP620	Healthcare Reimbursement Systems	3
HAP632	Quality Management of Health Care Services	3
HAP730	Healthcare Project Management	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP753	Seminar in Ethical Leadership	3
HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
HAP705	Health Economics	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP722	Health Behavior & Epidemiology	3
HAP746	Strategic Management & Marketing	3
ELEC	1 Elective is Required	3
Semester Total		9

Curriculum Total

54

Part-time Curriculum

Year 1, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

HAP721	Health Care Delivery Systems	3
HAP737	Organization Theory and	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP725	Statistical Analysis in Health	3
HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP744	Decision Analytics	3
HAP735	Health Law and Risk Management	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP730	Healthcare Project Management	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP705	Health Economics	3
HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP704	Health Policy	3
ELEC	1 Elective is Required	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

HAP620	Healthcare Reimbursement Syste	3
HAP632	Quality Management of Health Care Services	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP753	Seminar in Ethical Leadership	3
HAP738	Management and Health	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP722	Health Behavior and Epidemiology	3
HAP746	Strategic Management & Marketing	3
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

54

Flex Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
HAP725	Statistical Analysis in Health	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP744	Decision Analytics	3
HAP735	Health Law and Risk Management	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP721	Health Care Delivery Systems	3
HAP737	Organization Theory	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP705	Health Economics	3
HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP704	Health Policy	3
ELEC	1 Elective is required	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HAP620	Healthcare Reimbursement Systems	3
HAP632	Quality Management of Health Care Services	3
HAP730	Healthcare Project Management	3
Semester Total		9

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP738	Management and Health	3
HAP753	Seminar in Ethical Leadership	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP722	Health Behavior and Epidemiology	3
HAP746	Strategic Management & Marketing	3
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

54

Accelerated Pathway Curriculum

This track is for qualified graduates of the MUSC Bachelor of Healthcare Studies.

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP735	Health Law and Risk Management	3
HAP738	Management and Health	3
HAP744	Decision Analytics	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP632	Quality Management of Health Care Services	3
HAP620	Healthcare Reimbursement Systems	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1 Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
HAP705	Health Economics	3
HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
HAP753	Seminar in Ethical Leadership	3
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP746	Strategic Management & Marketing	3
HAP704	Health Policy	3
HAP730	Healthcare Project Management	3
Semester Total		9

Curriculum Total

39

Physician/Clinical Advanced Standing

This track allows physicians, or clinicians with doctoral degrees to be admitted to the MHA - Executive program with advanced standing eligible to complete the degree in 45 credit hours.

Full-time Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
HAP705	Health Economics	3
DHA802	Healthcare Leadership	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP735	Health Law and Risk Management	3
HAP744	Decision Analytics	3
HAP704	Health Policy	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP620	Healthcare Reimbursement Systems	3
HAP632, HAP730, HAP721	Quality Management of Health Care Services, Healthcare Project Management, or Health Care Delivery Systems	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
DHA812	Evidence Based Decision Making	3
HAP753	Seminar in Ethical Leadership	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP746	Strategic Management & Marketing	3
HAP738	Management and Health	3
ELEC	1 Elective is required	3
Semester Total		9

Curriculum Total

45

Part-time Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
DHA802	Healthcare Leadership	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP735	Health Law and Risk Management	3
HAP744	Decision Analytics	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP620	Healthcare Reimbursement Systems	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
DHA812	Evidence Based Decision Making	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP738	Management and Health	3
ELEC	1 Elective is required	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HAP632, HAP730, HAP721	Quality Management of Health Care Services, Healthcare Project Management, or Health Care Delivery Systems	3
Semester Total		3

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP753	Seminar in Ethical Leadership	3
HAP705	Health Economics	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP704	Health Policy	3
HAP746	Strategic Management & Marketing	3
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

45

Approved Electives

Students are eligible to take these courses as electives in the semesters in which they are available:

• HAP635, The Language of Medicine, 1 credit hour
• HAP743, Managing Across Continuum Care, 3 credit hours
• HIN706, Systems Analysis and Design, 3 credit hours

The Master in Health Administration - Residential (MHA) program prepares students who have limited knowledge of health care with the required knowledge and skills to enter and ultimately advance in health care management positions. Concepts presented in class are reinforced and applied in practice settings throughout the students' program of study. Students take classes during the day as full-time students. Upon completion of program requirements, they are prepared to compete for administrative fellowships or employment.

Accreditation

The Master in Health Administration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP721	Healthcare Delivery Systems	3
HAP725	Statistical Analysis in Health	3
HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP737	Organization Theory & Behavior	3
HAP756	Executive Skills I	1
Semester Total		13

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP632	Quality Management of Healthcare Services	3
HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
HAP730	Healthcare Project Management	3
HAP738	Management & Health	3
HAP744	Decision Analytics	3
Semester Total		15

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HAP735	Health Law & Risk Management	3
HAP754	Summer Internship	10
Semester Total		13

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HAP620	Healthcare Reimbursement Systems	3
HAP705	Health Economics	3
HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
HAP753	Seminar in Ethical Leadership	3
IP711	IP Foundations & Teamstepps	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HAP704	Health Policy	3
HAP722	Health Behavior & Epidemiology	3
HAP746	Strategic Management & Marketing	3
ELEC	1 Elective is Required	3
Semester Total		12

Curriculum Total

67

Approved Electives

Students are eligible to take these courses as electives in the semesters in which they are available:

• HAP635, The Language of Medicine, 1 credit hour
• HAP743, Managing Across Continuum Care, 3 credit hours
• HIN706, Systems Analysis and Design, 3 credit hours

Laura Dell'Aiera, DHSc, MHA, CCP, Division Director

New technologies and surgical procedures require that practicing certified cardiovascular perfusionists (CCP) have an increased knowledge base for managing both neonates and elderly patients with complex medical conditions as well as the application of new cardiac assist devices. Leadership skills are becoming more essential as an increased number of practicing cardiovascular perfusionists attain leadership roles.

The post-professional Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion is designed for working perfusionists who have completed an AC-PE accredited perfusion education program. This graduate level program provides individuals an opportunity to advance their educational and professional goals.

The one-year program is completed via distance learning, using a combination of online course work, independent reading, and projects. In addition to perfusion specific coursework, students will also take courses in leadership, quality improvement, and informatics. The program includes a capstone research project.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP724	Quality Improvement & Information	2
CVP772	Masters Research Project I	3
CVP726	Evidence-based Medicine	2
Semester Total		7

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP728	Leadership & Health Services	2
CVP773	Master's Research Project II	4
CVP730	Pathophysiology of Aging	1
Semester Total		7

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

CVP714	Cardiac Assist Devices	2
CVP774	Masters Research Project III	3
CVP719	Post Professional Pediatric	1
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total		20
Transfer Credit Hour Total*		10
Required Credit Hour Total		30

* Transfer credits must be from an AC-PE accredited perfusion program and must not have been used as credits towards a first bachelor's degree. Course examples: pharmacology, physiology, pathophysiology.

Laura Dell'Aiera, DHSc MHA, CCP, Division Director

The Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CVP) program prepares its graduates to work as certified clinical perfusionists (CCP) in a variety of health care settings where extracorporeal life support services are required. Perfusionists are typically employed in cardiac surgical centers and operate the heart-lung machine during open heart surgery. They serve as experts in associated technologies such as ventricular assist devices and are involved in many aspects of perioperative blood management.

As a graduate of the MUSC CVP program, you'll become an essential member of the cardiothoracic surgical team. Extensive knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, pathology and surgical techniques are keys to success. Perfusionists can specialize in areas of pediatric perfusion and mechanical circulatory support devices. The MUSC perfusion program provides extensive experience in both areas.

The MUSC perfusion program was started in 1979 by James P. Dearing and is considered one of the best programs in the country. This is evidenced by very high pass rates on the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certification Exam, a large number of research publications by the full-time faculty members, and a world class simulation facility for practicing perfusion techniques. In addition to clinical facilities at MUSC, students receive clinical training at highly recognized cardiac surgical centers across the country and abroad that serve as MUSC clinical affiliation sites.

Accreditation

The MUSC Cardiovascular Perfusion Program is accredited by the Commission of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education (AC-PE).

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP700	Clinical Monitoring	3
CVP702	Perfusion Technology I	3
CVP704	Research Methodology	3
CVP706	Perioperative Blood Management	2
CVP721	Perfusion Technology I Lab	1
CVP718	Pathophysiology	5
CVP723	Clinical Monitoring Lab	1
IP711	IP Foundations & Teamstepps	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		20

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP703	Perfusion Technology II	3
CVP703L	Perfusion Technology II Lab	1
CVP708	Pathophysiology for Perfusion	4
CVP610	Pharmacology for Perfusion	4
CVP710	Fundamentals of Clinical Acid	1
CVP720	Advanced Pediatric Perfusion	2
CVP770	Masters Research Project II	3
CVP716	Seminar I	1
Semester Total		19

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

CVP714	Cardiac Assist Devices	2
CVP731	Extracorporeal Life Support	1
CVP733	Principles & Practices	3
CVP733L	Principles & Practices Lab	1
CVP771	Masters Research Project III	3
CVP760	Clinical Experience I	6
CVP722	Perfusion Simulation	2
Semester Total		18

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP724	Quality Improvement & Inform	2
CVP762	Clinical Experience II A	6
CVP763	Clinical Experience II B	6
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP728	Leadership & Health Services	2
CVP764	Clinical Experience III A	6
CVP765	Clinical Experience III B	6
Semester Total		14

Curriculum Total

85

The Master of Science in Extracorporeal Science (MS-ECS) provides students with the cognitive knowledge and application of extracorporeal technology. The MS-ECS program is an online, distance-based curriculum aimed to meet the growing needs of the international perfusion and critical care communities. The curriculum is designed to serve global communities in the treatment of patients with advanced cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases using extracorporeal technology.

The MS-ECS program prepares its graduates with the required theoretical knowledge necessary to work as a clinical perfusionist in a variety of health care settings where cardiopulmonary life support services are required. Perfusionists are typically employed in cardiac surgical centers and operate the heart-lung machine during open heart surgery. They serve as experts in associated technologies such as ventricular assist devices (VADs), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and are involved in all aspects of perioperative blood conservation and management. Clinical perfusionists are highly trained members of an open-heart surgery team. Extensive knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and surgical techniques are keys to success. Perfusionists often specialize in areas of pediatric perfusion or mechanical circulatory support devices.

Successful candidates for the MS-ECS program would include: Entry-level perfusion students residing outside of the United States who can complement the cognitive knowledge from the program with clinical experience acquired from on-the-job employment; practicing perfusionists working outside of the United States that seek a graduate degree in perfusion theory and didactic knowledge; allied health and research professionals seeking didactic education in ECMO and ventricular assist technologies, such as biomedical engineers, nurses, and respiratory therapists not requiring direct hands-on clinical education; and industry partners who may benefit from didactic perfusion knowledge to engage with perfusion and cardiac surgical teams in their region.

• Full-time Format: The full-time program beings in the fall semester each year. Students complete three to five classes each semester for five semesters.
• Flex Format: The flex program beings in the fall semester each year. Students complete two to five classes each semester for six semesters.
• Part-time Format: The part-time program beings in the fall semester each year. Students complete two to four classes each semester for eight semesters.

Curriculum

Full-time Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP700	Clinical Monitoring	3
CVP702	Perfusion Technology I	3
CVP718	Pathophysiology	5
Semester Total		11

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP703	Perfusion Technology II	3
CVP708	Pathophysiology for Perfusion	4
CVP710	Fundamentals of Clinical Acid	1
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

CVP704	Research Methodology	3
CVP714	Cardiac Assist Devices	2
CVP731	Extracorporeal Life Support	1
CVP733	Principles and Practices	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP706	Perioperative Blood Management	2
CVP724	Quality Improvement and Inform	2
CVP770	Masters Research Project II	3
IP711	IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP610	Pharmacology for Perfusion	4
CVP720	Advanced Pediatric Perfusion	2
CVP771	Masters Research Project III	3
Semester Total		9

Curriculum Total

46

Flex Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP700	Clinical Monitoring	3
CVP702	Perfusion Technology I	3
CVP706	Perioperative Blood Management	2
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP703	Perfusion Technology II	3
CVP708	Pathophysiology for Perfusion	4
CVP710	Fundamentals of Clinical Acid	1
IP711	IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		10

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

CVP704	Research Methodology	3
CVP733	Principles and Practices	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP718	Pathophysiology	5
CVP724	Quality Improvement and Inform	2
CVP770	Masters Research Project II	3
Semester Total		10

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP610	Pharmacology for Perfusion	4
CVP720	Advanced Pediatric Perfusion	2
CVP771	Masters Research Project III	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2,Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

CVP714	Cardiac Assist Devices	2
CVP731	Extracorporeal Life Support	1
Semester Total		3

Curriculum Total

46

Part-time Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP700	Clinical Monitoring	3
CVP702	Perfusion Technology I	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP703	Perfusion Technology II	3
CVP710	Fundamentals of Clinical Acid	1
Semester Total		4

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

CVP704	Research Methodology	3
CVP733	Principles and Practices	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP718	Pathophysiology	5
CVP770	Masters Research Project II	3
Semester Total		8

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP708	Pathophysiology for Perfusion	4
CVP771	Masters Research Project III	3
Semester Total		7

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

CVP714	Cardiac Assist Devices	2
CVP731	Extracorporeal Life Support	1
Semester Total		3

Year 3, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

CVP706	Perioperative Blood Management	2
CVP718	Quality Improvement & Inform	2
IP711	IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

CVP610	Pharmacology for Perfusion	4
CVP720	Advanced Pediatric Perfusion	2
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

46

The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MSGC) at MUSC is a 58-credit hour, five-semester hybrid program. The program is a well-balanced academic and clinically-based program dedicated to teaching practice-based competencies in a compassionate, safe, and evidence-based patient care environment. Students are exposed to a rigorous education curriculum. A majority of coursework is offered online and asynchronously, allowing students to complete didactic components at a time and location of choice. During the first year, students are not required to relocate or visit the MUSC campus in Charleston, SC.

Students begin simulated patient counseling in the first spring semester and move into supervised clinical placements in the first summer semester to develop real-world counseling skills. Over the course of summer and the second year, students are exposed to a variety of clinical settings in order to develop knowledge and skills across major genetic counseling practice areas and other settings. The majority of clinical placements will be in South Carolina. Students should plan to relocate for the second year or have a plan in place for frequent in-person visits to the area for clinical rotation experiences. There may be some opportunities for placement outside of South Carolina or via Telehealth. Read more about our clinical education.

Students will conduct a thesis project over the course of the program, with guidance from a thesis committee. Supplemental activities such as teaching and professional engagement ensure a balanced training experience in the profession of genetic counseling.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

GENEC601	Genetic Counseling Principles	3
GENEC602	Medical Genetics	2
GENEC603	Fetal and Prenatal Genetics	3
GENEC604	Principles of Counseling	2
GENEC605	Genetic Counseling Research	2
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GENEC606	Cancer Genomics	3
GENEC607	Health & Genetic Deviation	3
GENEC608	Laboratory Methods	1
GENEC609	Principles of Public Health	2
GENEC631	Clinical Practicum I	1
GENEC641	Thesis Preparation I	2
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Summer B, Trailer (5/27/26-8/7/26)

GENEC632	Clinical Practicum II	6
GENEC642	Thesis Preparation II	2
GENEC651	Professional Issues I	2
Semester Total		10

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

GENEC610	Advanced Genetics Topics	2
GENEC611	Advanced Genetic Counseling	2
GENEC652	Professional Issues II	1
GENEC633	Clinical Practicum III	5
GENEC643	Thesis Preparation III	2
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

GENEC612	Journal Club	1
GENEC613	Case Conference	1
GENEC653	Professional Issues III	2
GENEC634	Clinical Practicum IV	5
GENEC644	Thesis Preparation IV	3
Semester Total		12

Curriculum Total

58

Abby Kazley, Ph.D., MSHI Division Director.

The online Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is designed primarily for working health care professionals who wish to specialize in health informatics with a focus on data analytics. Graduates are prepared to manage, use, and evaluate health care information systems such as electronic health records (EHRs), data management, and analytic systems. They also gain firsthand experience in working with leading experts in telehealth through MUSC's Center of Telehealth, one of only two Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)-designated Centers of Excellence for Telehealth in the nation.

The program prepares students to assume positions such as:

• Data Analytics Officers
• Clinical Systems Analysts
• Health IT Project Managers
• Implementation Specialists
• Chief Medical/Nursing Information Officers

The program offers a thesis option to students interested in conducting health informatics research.

The Master of Science in Health Informatics degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education(CAHIIM).

Curriculum

Full-time

Fall Start Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HIN701	Health Informatics Foundations	3
HIN702	Introduction to Healthcare Information	3
HIN704	Healthcare Data-Content	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HIN708	Applied Statistics & Research	3
HIN706	Systems Analysis & Design	3
HIN705	Electronic Health Records	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HIN710	Data Mining & Analytics	3
HIN716	Ethical, Legal, & Regulatory	3
ELEC, HIN780	Elective from Approved Listing, or Thesis Option	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HIN719	Advanced HIT & Data Technique	3
HIN718, HIN780	Capstone Project, or Thesis Option	3
HIN720	Current Issues & Advances HIT	3
Semester Total		9

Curriculum Total

36

Spring Start Curriculum

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HIN708	Applied Statistics & Research	3
HIN702	Introduction to Healthcare Information	3
HIN705	Electronic Health Records	3
Semester Total		9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HIN710	Data Mining & Analytics	3
HIN716	Ethical, Legal, & Regulatory	3
HAP737	Organization Theory	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HIN719	Advanced HIT & Data Technique	3
HIN704	Healthcare Data-Content	3
HIN720	Current Issues & Advances HIT	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

ELEC, HIN780	Elective from Approved Listing, or Thesis Option	3
HIN718, HIN780	Capstone Project, or Thesis Option	3
HIN706	Systems Analysis & Design	3
Semester Total		9

Curriculum Total

36

Part-time

Fall Start Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HIN704	Healthcare Data-Content, Stan	3
HIN702	Introduction to Healthcare Information	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HIN705	Electronic Health Records	3
HIN708	Applied Statistics & Research	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HIN710	Data Mining & Analytics	3
HAP737	Organization Theory & Behavior	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HIN720	Current Issues & Advances HIT	3
HIN719	Advanced HIT & Data Technique	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HIN706	Systems Analysis & Design	3
ELEC, HIN780	Elective from Approved Listing, or Thesis Option	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HIN716	Ethical, Legal, & Regulatory	3
HIN718, HIN780	Capstone Project, or Thesis Option	3
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

36

Spring Start Curriculum

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HIN708	Applied Statistics & Research	3
HIN702	Introduction to Healthcare Information	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HIN710	Data Mining & Analytics	3
HAP737	Organization Theory & Behavior	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HIN720	Current Issues & Advances HIT	3
HIN704	Healthcare Data-Content, Stan	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

HIN706	Systems Analysis & Design	3
HIN705	Electronic Health Records	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

HIN716	Ethical, Legal, & Regulatory	3
ELEC, HIN780	Elective from Approved Listing, or Thesis Option	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

HIN719	Advanced HIT & Data Technique	3
HIN718, HIN780	Capstone Project, or Thesis Option	3
Semester Total		6

Curriculum Total

36

Approved Electives

• HAP632, Quality Management of Healthcare Services, 3 credit hours
• HAP705, Health Economics, 3 credit hours
• HAP721, Healthcare Delivery Systems, 3 credit hours
• HAP735, Health Law & Risk Management, 3 credit hours
• HAP737, Organization Theory, 3 credit hours
• HAP743, Managing Across Continuum Care, 3 credit hours
• IP 717, Telehealth Teams of the Future, 3 credit hours

The Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant Studies (MSPATH) program at MUSC is an 83-credit hour, six-semester on-campus program. The curriculum is carefully crafted to guide students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a pathologists' assistant in all types of settings, including hospitals, pathology labs, forensic labs, morgues, and more.

Curriculum

Year 1, Summer A (5/4/26-8/14/26)

PATHA600	Human Physiology	4
PATHA601	Human Anatomy	5
PATHA602	Medical Terminology	1
PATHA603	Embryology	2
PATHA609	Seminar I	2
Semester Total		14

Year 1, Fall A (8/17/26-12/18/26)

PATHA604	General & Systemic Pathology	6
PATHA605	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology I	5
PATHA605L	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology I Lab	2
PATHA610	Seminar II	2
IP711	Interprofessional Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
Semester Total		16

Year 1, Spring (1/4/27-4/30/27)

PATHA606	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology II	5
PATHA606L	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology II Lab	2
PATHA607	Neuroscience	4
PATHA608	Autopsy Pathology	2
PATHA608L	Autopsy Pathology Lab	1
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Summer A (5/3/27-8/13/27)

PATHA612	Anatomic Pathology Practicum I	12
PATHA611	Seminar III	2
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Fall A (8/16/27-12/17/27)

PATHA613	Anatomic Pathology Practicum II	12
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Spring (1/4/28-4/28/28)

PATHA614	Anatomic Pathology Practicum III	12
PATHA615	Seminar IV	1
Semester Total		13

Curriculum Total

83

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid (MSPAS) program combines online didactic coursework with required in-person lab immersions and supervised clinical rotations to train students as competent, patient-centered physician assistants.

Note: This program is scheduled to begin in the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications will open on July 1, 2026. Specific program schedules remain tentative, with the first cohort anticipated to begin in spring 2027.

Curriculum

Year 1, Spring

PA607	Introduction to the Physician's Assistant Profession	1
PA631	Bioethics & Research Methodology	1
PA644	Human Anatomy	4
PA649	Human Physiology & Basic Pathophysiology	3
PA656	Public Health	1
PA657	Introduction to Clinical Medicine	2
PA700	Care of Underserved & Vulnerable Populations	2
PA704*	Physical Exam & Documentation I	2
Semester Total		16

Year 1, Summer

PA617	Clinical Problem Solving I	1
PA624	Pharmacotherapeutics I	2
PA662	Pathophysiology	3
PA658	Hematologic Systems	2
PA692	Dermatologic Systems	2
PA694	Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Throat	2
PA706*	Diagnostic Medicine & Radiology	1
Semester Total		13

Year 1, Fall

PA618	Clinical Problem Solving II	2
PA625	Pharmacotherapeutics II	3
PA659	Cardiovascular System	6
PA664	Pulmonary System	3
PA666	Renal System	2
PA668	Clinical Skills I	1
PA689	Genitourinary System	2
PA697	Psychiatry & Behavioral Science	3
PA705*	Physical Examination & Documentation II	2
Semester Total		24

Year 2, Spring

PA619	Clinical Problem Solving III	2
PA626	Pharmacotherapeutics III	3
PA671	Gastrointestinal System	4
PA673	Endocrine System	2
PA675	Neurologic System	3
PA677	Musculoskeletal System	3
PA681	Reproductive System	3
PA699	Clinical Year Orientation	1
IP711	Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
Semester Total		22

Year 2, Summer

PA670	Clinical Rotation I	5
PA672	Clinical Rotation II	5
PA674	Clinical Rotation III	5
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Fall

PA676	Clinical Rotation IV	5
PA678	Clinical Rotation V	5
PA679	Clinical Rotation VI	5
Semester Total		15

Year 3, Spring

PA680	Clinical Rotation VII	5
PA682	Clinical Rotation VIII	5
PA701*	Summative Evaluation	3
Semester Total		13

Curriculum Total

118

* Course requires brief in-person immersion sessions

Clint C. Blankenship, PharmD, PA-C, RPh, DFAAPA, Interim Division Director

The physician assistant is a licensed health professional qualified by specialized academic and clinical education to perform medical tasks traditionally undertaken by physicians, while practicing under the supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. Physician Assistants (PA) play a critical role delivering high-quality, affordable health care, and more than ever before, are helping to meet the health care needs of our nation and the world. PAs provide essential diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative, and health maintenance services in primary and specialty care settings. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program is the perfect place to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to prepare student to practice in this exciting, ever evolving profession.

The PAS program begins at the end of May each year and is approximately seven semesters in length. The first four semesters are devoted to classroom study. They take place on campus and comprise the fifteen-month didactic portion of the program. During the last three semesters, which comprise the twelve-month long clinical year, students complete nine individual clinical rotations at sites predominately located in South Carolina. The clinical rotations include internal medicine, family medicine, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, emergency medicine, surgery, an adjunct clinical experience as well as an elective of the student's choosing.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Medical University of South Carolina Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2033. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. More information regarding Accreditation Standards can be found here: http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-medical-university-of-sc

Curriculum

Year 1, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

PA644	Human Anatomy	4
PA631	Bioethics & Research Methodology	1
PA657	Introduction to Clinical Medicine	2
PA607	Introduction to the PA Profession	1
PA649	Human Physiology & Basic Pathophysiology	3
PA656	Public Health	1
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

PA658	Hematologic System	2
PA617	Clinical Problem-Solving I	2
PA659	Cardiovascular System	6
PA664	Pulmonary System	3
PA666	Renal System	2
PA662	Pathophysiology I	3
PA700	Care of Underserved & Vulnerable Populations	2
PA668	Clinical Skills I	1
PA669	Evidence-based Medicine I	1
IP711	IP Foundations & Teamstepps	1
Semester Total		23

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

PA671	Gastrointestinal System	4
PA618	Clinical Problem-Solving II	2
PA673	Endocrine System	2
PA675	Neurologic System	3
PA681	Reproductive System	3
PA663	Pathophysiology II	3
PA677	Musculoskeletal System	3
PA686	Clinical Skills II	2
PA687	Evidence-based Medicine II	1
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		24

Year 2, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

PA 689	Genitourinary System	2
PA619	Clinical Problem-Solving III	1
PA693	Dermatologic System	2
PA694	Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Throat	2
PA697	Psychiatry & Behavioral Science	3
PA698	Clinical Skills III	1
PA699	Clinical Year Orientation	1
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

PA670	Clinical Rotation I*	5
PA672	Clinical Rotation II*	5
PA674	Clinical Rotation III*	5
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

PA676	Clinical Rotation IV*	5
PA678	Clinical Rotation V*	5
PA679	Clinical Rotation VI*	5
PA680	Clinical Rotation VII*	5
Semester Total		20

Year 3, Summer A, Header (5/1/25-8/14/25)

PA682	Clinical Rotation VIII*	5
PA685	Clinical Rotation Elective*	5
Semester Total		10

Curriculum Total

116

* Students are scheduled in the following disciplines for clinical rotations 1-8; Emergency medicine, Family medicine, Internal medicine, Mental health, Pediatrics, Surgery, Women's Health, and Adjunct Clinical Experience (ACE). In addition the students are required to complete an elective in a specialty of their choice.

A Summative Evaluation is required by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistant Education (ARC-PA) within the last 4 months of the program. Each student must successfully pass all components of the Summative Evaluation to be eligible for completion of the program and graduation. The components of the Summative Evaluation include the following:

1. PAEA End of Curriculum Exam
2. Summative Professionalism Evaluation
3. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Christina Y. Pelatti, PhD, CCC-SLP, Division Director

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program at MUSC prepares students to work as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) upon graduation. While students will be prepared to work across the entire scope practice for an SLP, our program has an emphasis in medical speech-language pathology. The curriculum is designed to focus on clinical training. Students are taught foundational knowledge early on and hone their clinical skills via interactive classrooms and clinical rotations.

As an academic medical center, MUSC gives students access to top-notch facilities and faculty. Students have will access to a wide range of clinical experiences. At MUSC, SLPs provide care in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings to a diverse patient population including pre-term babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), inpatients after stroke or traumatic brain injury, and patients with head and neck cancer. Students will have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside practicing clinicians in a variety of patient cases throughout the program, including during their didactic course work.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

SLP600	Professional Issues: Ethical Considerations	1
SLP601	Adult Swallowing	5
SLP602	Neurogenic Language	4
SLP604	Cog. Aspects of Communication	2
SLP605	Clinical Rotation Didactic I	1
SLP606	Clinical Rotation I	1
SLP623	Tracheostomy & Ventilator	1
Semester Total		15

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

SLP607	Voice	3
SLP609	Motor Speech	3
SLP614	Patient Care & Counseling	1
SLP612	Clinical Rotation Didactic II	1
SLP613	Clinical Rotation II	3
SLP610	Assessment	3
SLP621	Multicultural Communication	1
IP711	IP Foundations & Teamstepps	1
IP###	IP Concentration of Choice	1
Semester Total		17

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

SLP615	Clinical Rotation Didactic III	1
SLP616	Clinical Rotation III	3
SLP617	Articulation & Phonology	3
SLP618	Childhood Language: Birth to 5	3
SLP620	Pediatric Swallowing	2
SLP627	Craniofacial Anomalies & Genetic Syndromes	1
SLP628	Social Aspects of Communication	3
Semester Total		16

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

SLP631	Communication Modalities	1
SLP625	Clinical Rotation Didactic IV	1
SLP603	Evidence Based Practice	1
SLP619	Childhood Language: School Age	3
SLP622	Clinical Rotation IV	3
SLP624	Head & Neck Cancer	2
SLP632	Hearing	1
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

SLP636	Professional Issues: Accreditation, Certification, Licensure, Specialty Recognition, & Advocacy	1
SLP637	Clinical Rotation Didactic V	1
SLP611	Practice Settings & Reimbursement	1
SLP629	Intro to Research SLP	3
SLP626	Clinical Rotation V	3
SLP630	Comprehensive Exam	1
SLP633	Fluency	2
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

SLP634	Clinical Externship	9
SLP635	Clinical Externship Didactic	1
Semester Total		10

Curriculum Total

82