Master of Science in Cancer Care

Cancer rehabilitation services can assist individuals with Cancer in improving their physical, psychosocial, and vocational function within the limitations imposed by the disease of Cancer and its treatments. The Masters of Science in Cancer Care curriculum provides education in the biology, epidemiology, psychosocial and methods of treatment and exercise interventions of Cancer so that the graduate has a more complete understanding of the disease as well as the skills, knowledge and abilities to assist patients and their caregivers to deal with this disease and its limitations. The Cancer care system that delivers care is changing with the recognition that there are urgently needed improvements to the quality of Cancer care. This includes all stakeholders, Cancer care teams, patients, their families, researchers, and payers working together to develop a higher system for Cancer care. The Masters of Science in Cancer Care is interdisciplinary in nature so as to provide effective and patient centered care. Required and elective courses represent core topics that provide a broad introduction to this emerging field. The curriculum is designed so that all majors participate in practical experiences to learn from active practitioners in a variety of settings and disciplines. The need for health professionals in Cancer care is expected to grow well into the 21st century, which makes Master of Science in Cancer Care an excellent choice for those seeking employment directly after graduation. The need for more efficient and effective means of preventing disease and maintaining the health of populations and our planet will continue to increase the demand for public health graduates. Required Courses (31 Credits): MSCC 500 - Principles of Clinical Research MSCC 501 - Statistics MSCC 503 - Epidemiology of Cancer MSCC 504 - The Biology and Pathophysiology of Cancer MSCC 505 - The Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer MSCC 506 - Recent Developments in Cancer MSCC 606 - Recent Developments in Cancer MSCC 601 - Medical/Research Ethics in Cancer Care MSCC 507 - The Psychosocial Landscape of Cancer MSCC 508 - Nutrition, Exercise, and Behavior: An integrative approach for the Cancer Survivor MSCC 602 - Compassionate Caregiving MSCC 625 - Narrative Medicine MSCC 620 - Internship MSCC 660 - Thesis MSCC 661 - Thesis MSCC 662 - Thesis Core Elective (1 Credit): MSCC 603 - Finding, Identifying, and Securing Resources for a Cancer Program Exercise Physiology Concentration (11-13 Credits): MSCC 512 - Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cancer Survivors MSCC 513 - Exercise Testing and Prescription for the Cancer Survivor MSCC 514 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Methods for Cancer Survivors I MSCC 515 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Methods for Cancer Survivors II MSCC 604 - Biology of Cancer II: Exercise