Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing

Admission Requirements for Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Master’s (MSN-RN) Certificate, and Post-Master’s (MSN-NP) Certificate:

See Graduate Admissions  in this Bulletin for information regarding admission.

Admission Dates/Procedures:

See Graduate Admissions  in this Bulletin for information regarding admission dates and procedures. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the general degree requirements (see Academic Policies and Procedures  and curriculum requirements noted below, the student must successfully complete the following: 

1. A minimum of 39 semester hours of approved graduate credit including (please see specific NP track requirements):
   1. A minimum of 10 hours of MSN core coursework,
   2. A minimum of 19 hours of FNP core coursework, (21 hours in GNP & PMHNP) 
   3. A minimum of 10 hours of role specialization coursework.
2. A clinical research project or thesis;
3. A written comprehensive examination.

1.  Progression

The Master of Science in Nursing Program Progression policy is the following:

1. An overall Grade Point Average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained.
2. A minimum grade of B is required in each clinical course. If the average of either the didactic or clinic component of a clinical course falls below B, the lower grade will be awarded and will be considered failing.
3. A minimum grade of C in all non-clinical nursing courses is required. Students may not earn a C in more than two courses (6 hours) and remain in the program.
4. The failure to progress satisfactorily according to the above policies will necessitate that the student obtain readmission to the program through the Graduate Nursing Program.
5. Readmission will be considered only once.
6. Continued compliance with admission requirements such as criminal background checks and drug/alcohol screens.

Course of Study

The post-master’s (MSN-RN) option requires satisfactory completion of the APN coursework designated with an asterisk (*). The post-master’s (MSN-NP) option requires satisfactory completion of the role specialization coursework designated by a pound sign (#). The distribution of didactic and clinic hours is indicated in parentheses following total course credits. The ratio of credit to contact hours for the FNP clinical courses is 1:4.5. The ratio of credit to contact hours for the GNP and PMHNP clinical courses is 1:3.The M.S.N. degree requires satisfactory completion of the following courses: