M.S. in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing Program consists of 37 credits of required coursework. The program features a multidisciplinary core with advanced study in nursing education and two clinical practicum courses.
Requirements (37 credits)
1st Semester
| GST605 | Graduate Research Writing Seminar | 3 |
| NURS610 | Theoretical Found for Adv Nursing Pract | 3 |
2nd Semester
| NURS615 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS625 | Clinical Concepts Advanced Nursing Pract | 3 |
3rd Semester
| MC626 | Ethical Issues | 3 |
| NURS630 | Apps of Clinical Interventions AdvNursPr | 3 |
4th Semester
| NURS620 | Nurse Educator as Leader | 3 |
| NURS635 | Curriculum/Program Development & Eval | 3 |
| Approved Elective | 2 |
5th Semester
| NURS640 | Assessment Measurement & Evaluation | 3 |
| NURS645 | Pedagogical Strategies Nursing Education | 3 |
6th Semester
| NURS650 | Seminar & Practicum In Teaching | 3 |
| NURS660 | Guided Study & Seminar In Nursing Ed | 2 |
Admission Criteria
- Completed application
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) colleges/universities attended
- RN license
- B.S.N. from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency for nursing
- Undergraduate courses in statistics, nursing research and physical assessment
- Clinical experience
- Interview
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. International transcripts must be evaluated by NACES (i.e. WES) on a course by course basis.
- TOEFL/IELTS (if necessary)
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer of credits into the M.S. in Nursing is subject to evaluation and approval by the program Director. All graduate transfer credits must carry a minimum 3.0 grade on a 4.0 scale. A maximum of nine credits can be accepted in transfer.