Program Requirements — Master of Science in Nursing

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Two tracks of the M.S.N. are available (38 total semester hours, including thesis/research):

  • Master of Science in Nursing – Administration
  • Master of Science in Nursing – Education

Students in both tracts complete the following 32 semester hours:

  • NUR 5110 S1 Theoretical Foundations in Advanced Nursing Role Development (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 5120 S2 Ethical Principles and Global Social Considerations (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 5125 Health Care Policy and Financing (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 5130 F1 Scientific Inquiry and Research (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 5140 F2 Advanced Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Concepts (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 6150 S1 Nursing Informatics (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 6160 Practicum: Advanced Clinical Practice Role (4 semester hours) (135 hours). Includes 1 hour of seminar.
  • NUR 6170 Leadership and Professional Role Development (3 semester hours)
  • Role Concentration: Nurse Educator (Must be completed prior to enrolling in role concentration practicum.)
  • NUR 6210 Practicum: Role Concentration (4 semester hours) (135 hours) Includes 1 hour of seminar.
  • NUR 6300 Master's Thesis or Research Project (3 semester hours)

Students seeking the Master of Science in Nursing – Education take the additional 6 semester hours:

  • NUR 6180 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 6181 Curriculum Development and Assessment (3 semester hours)
  • Role Concentration: Nursing Management (Must be completed prior to enrolling in role concentration practicum)

Students in the Master of Science in Nursing – Administration take the additional 6 semester hours:

  • NUR 6190 Application of Organizational Theory in Health Care (3 semester hours)
  • NUR 6191 The Business of Healthcare and Human Resources Management (3 semester hours)