Department of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Degree Role Specializations in Nursing - Nursing Administration (Major Code 5705)
- Nursing Education (Major Code 5706)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Major Code 5707)
Nursing Core - Required of all M.S.N. students—NURS 6303, 6317, 6318.
NOTE: NURS 6320 and 6384 may be taken prior to admission to the Department of Nursing M.S.N. program. The six-year limit for attaining the M.S.N. degree begins with the first graduate course, even if that course is taken prior to official admission to the nursing program. Statistics is a leveling course that must be taken prior to admission to the M.S.N. program; NURS 3304 is recommended. Role Specialization in Nursing Administration (Major Code: 5705) - NURS 6120,6303, 6306, 6307, 6308, 6309, 6317, 6318.
- 18 hours of electives.
NOTE: If thesis option is selected, delete NURS 6120 and two electives and replace with NURS 6301 and 6302. Role Specialization in Nursing Education (Major Code: 5706) - NURS 6120, 6303, 6306, 6312, 6313, 6315, 6317, 6318, 6320, 6384, 6399.
- Nine hours of electives.
NOTE: If thesis option is selected, delete NURS 6120 and two electives and replace with NURS 6301 and 6302. Role Specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (Major Code: 5707) - NURS 6120, 6303, 6315, 6316, 6317, 6318, 6320, 6384, 6330, 6331, 6332, 6487, 6488, 6489, 6690.
Accelerated RN to M.S.N. Option Registered nurses have the option to complete an accelerated path to the master of science in nursing degree. Students will complete course work toward the B.S.N./M.S.N. degree as described below: - Complete required core and general education requirements of the B.S.N. degree. (55–56 semester credit hours).
- Complete required nursing major courses in the undergraduate nursing curriculum (21 semester credit hours).
- Receive credit from prior nursing education (escrow) in ADN and diploma programs (31 semester credit hours).
- Take GRE and apply to Graduate School.
- Complete M.S.N. courses (39–40 semester credit hours—administration or education; 48–49 semester credit hours—FNP).
- Total semester credit hours for degree (146–147 semester credit hours—administration or education; 155–156 semester credit hours—FNP).
- Complete the degree plan for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- A dual degree B.S.N./M.S.N. will be awarded after successful completion of the plan of study.
- Student must meet all graduation requirements.
- Programs available include Nursing Administration (Major Code: 5715), Nursing Education (Major Code: 5716), and FNP (Major Code: 5717)
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