Northwestern operates on the quarter system. The fall, winter and spring quarters are 10 weeks long and the summer quarter is 8 weeks long. Students usually complete the degree in one year, but have the option to complete the program part-time within five years. Calendar 2021-2022
Course Schedule
Fall Quarter 2021 (September 25 – December 4, 2021)
| Time | Course | Credit Load |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | U.S. Healthcare System – Dr. Liss | 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar – Kim Cornwell | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | How Interaction Works – Dr. Lambert & Dr. O’Keefe | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | International Student Course* | 0.75 credits* |
Winter Quarter 2022 ( January 8 – March 12, 2022)
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Difficult Conversations – Dr. Scherr
| 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar – Kim Cornwell | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Engaging Patients in Healthcare – Dr. Clayman | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | International Student Course* | 0.75 credits* |
Spring Quarter 2022 ( April 2 – June 11, 2022)
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Changing Health Behavior – Dr. Walter | 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar – Kim Cornwell | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Human Computer Interaction – TBD | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | International Student Course* | 0.75 credits* |
Summer Quarter 2022 ( June 25 – August 20, 2022)
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Elective Course 1 – TBD | 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar – Kim Cornwell | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Elective Course 2 – TBD | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | Experiential Learning Course | 1 credit |
*International students are those studying on a student visa. US citizens or permanent residents are not considered international students. International students must maintain a 3 credit, full-time course load in order to maintain visa status.
**Course schedule subject to change.
