The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Program is designed to prepare graduates for positions in nursing education and leadership. Graduates earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree. This program is 18 months in length for most students.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, a student should be prepared to:
- Apply research methods to evaluate current knowledge from nursing theory, nursing science and related disciplines to inform and/or initiate change in practice.
- Demonstrate the use of scholarship inquiry to inform ethical practice decisions.
- Synthesize relevant education theories; evidence-based research of teaching and learning; and instructive and evaluative methodologies to facilitate learning by individuals and groups.
- Analyze the effect of health policy, finance, technology, and organizational context on the development and implementation of quality programs.
- Utilize inter-professional communication to improve practice outcomes.
- Integrate advances in technology into practice.
- Evaluate the use of adaptive curriculum design and teaching strategies to meet the education needs of diverse populations.
Note: See “General Education Outcomes.”
Specific Program Admissions Requirements
- Official college transcripts (electronic secured or sealed unopened paper copy) must be submitted to the Dean of Nursing or designee indicating graduation from an accredited bachelor degree in nursing program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The bachelor degree in nursing program must be accredited by one of the following agencies: the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA). A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Current unencumbered (no restrictions, sanctions/disciplines - actual or pending) license to practice as a registered nurse in the student’s current state of residency.
Additional information regarding admission to this program is in the “Admissions Policies and Procedures” section of this catalog. Applicants should contact an Admissions Advisor with questions.
Required Courses
Quarter 1
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10
Quarter 2
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10
Quarter 3
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10
Quarter 4
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10
Quarter 5
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
10
Total Program Quarter Credits
56
Notes
| Credit Type | Quarter Credits |
|---|---|
| MSN Program Core Courses | 36 |
| Specialty Courses for Nursing Education Credits | 20 |
| Total Quarter Credits for the MSN Degree | 56 |