Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy
The competitive postgraduate Master of Science in clinical anatomy (C.A.) program provides an evidence-informed education to future teachers of human applied clinical anatomy
Northeast’s three-year Master of Science in clinical anatomy residency program includes earning a master’s degree after the completion of the second year of postgraduate study. During the third year of the residency program, the resident concentrates on professional development that integrates their clinical anatomy training and pedagogical skills into lecture and laboratory instruction in the anatomical sciences.
Why Study Clinical Anatomy at Northeast?
The M.S. in clinical anatomy three-year, full-time residency program is dedicated to the discipline of teaching anatomical sciences in clinical settings. Responsibilities of students enrolled in the clinical anatomy residency program include teaching in laboratories and lectures of various anatomical sciences courses, both at Northeast and at our partner institutions.
Our graduates are able to teach
- human gross anatomy
- neuroanatomy, embryology
- and histology in a variety educational and healthcare settings.
- Applicants must be either licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New York.
| Core Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| AST 6556 Preparation as a College Educator Prerequisites: Entrance requirements Prerequisite for: CAN 5504, CAN 5203 |
2 |
| CAN 5103 Clinical Anatomy | 2 |
| CAN 5104 Advanced Embryology | 3 |
| CAN 5201 Special Topics – Neuroanatomy Prerequisites: Entrance requirements |
2 |
| CAN 5203 Teaching Methodology Prerequisite: AST 6556 |
2 |
| CAN 5301 Special Topics – Histology Prerequisites: Entrance requirements |
2 |
| CAN 5303 Cross Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| CAN 5402 Special Topics – Embryology | 2 |
| CAN 5403 Advanced Special Dissection | 2 |
| CAN 5504 Teaching Practicum Prerequisite: AST 6556 |
4 |
| CAN 5602 Independent Study | 4 |
| RES 5210 Experimental Analysis Prerequisite for: RES 5410, RES 5910, RES 5810 |
2 |
| RES 5310 Experimental Design and Research Methodologies Prerequisite for: RES 5910, RES 5410, RES 5810 |
2 |
| RES 5410 Thesis I Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310 Prerequisite for: RES 5810, RES 5910 |
2 |
| RES 5810 Thesis II Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310, RES 5410 Prerequisite for: RES 5910 |
2 |
| RES 5910 Thesis III Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310, RES 5410, RES 5810 |
2 |
| Total Required Credits - M.S. in clinical anatomy | 37 |
Academic requirements of candidates seeking admissions into the Master of Science in clinical anatomy program include:
- must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning,
- must hold a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and have successfully completed all National Board examinations,
- must have an anatomy cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 with no grade lower than a "C" in any anatomical science course within their Doctor of Chiropractic degree program,
- should have at least a 3.0 overall GPA within their Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.
Candidates for the Master of Science in clinical anatomy program must apply by submitting a residency application to the Human Resources Department Applications are available online and should be submitted with all required materials stated on the application form to the Director of Human Resources.
The Master of Science in clinical anatomy graduate program provides a comprehensive professional education that focuses on developing professional teachers of clinical anatomy.
There are things you're simply not able to do – palpating a muscle, evaluating a spine – if you're not in a shared environment with someone. A chiropractic education needs to reflect that reality.
Dr. Wendy Maneri
dean of clinical education
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Do you want to pass along your expertise in clinical anatomy?
Do you want to pass along your expertise in clinical anatomy?
