Master of Science (MS) in Nursing
40-48 credits
This program is delivered on-line. The program offers three concentrations to choose from and is designed for nursing who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Family Nurse Practitioner (48 credit hours)
Nurse Administrator (40 credit hours)
Nurse Educator (40 credit hours)
Nurses who hold an associate degree in nursing and a baccalaureate degree in another field are able to apply to the program, but would be required to complete additional credit hours. Contact the School of Nursing for more information.
Retention Standards
An overall scholastic ratio of 3.0 (B average) must be attained before admission to candidacy and the final awarding of any master’s degree. No course with grades below B (3.0) may be counted toward any degree program
40-48 credits
Required Research Courses: 6 credits
Required Nursing courses: 12 credits
| NUR 603 | Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NUR 605 | Nursing Information Technology | 3 |
| NUR 610 | Nursing Concepts in Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention in Populations | 3 |
| NUR 630/NUR 605 | Advanced Nursing and Role Theory | 3 |
Required Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, and Pharmacology courses: 9 credits
| NUR 632 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 634 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 638 | Advanced Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
Complete one of the following concentrations:
Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration: 21 credit hours
Nurse Administrator Concentration: 13 credits
| NUR 640 | Nursing Administration in Complex Organizations | 3 |
| NUR 642 | Administrative Management for Nurses | 3 |
| NUR 643 | Financial Management for Nurses | 3 |
| NUR 672 | Practicum of Role Expectations | 4 |
Nurse Educator Concentration: 13 credits
Total Credit Hours: 40-48