CIP Code: 51.3801

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Nursing

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements:

• Personal Statement 
• Proof of RN Licensure

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet or exceed the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Letters of Recommendation: Two, one must be academic and the other professional

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 3.0

Prerequisites:

• Earned or be in-progress of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited (ACEN or CCNE) college or university OR an accredited associate degree or diploma in nursing with a bachelor’s degree in another field
• Completed an undergraduate statistics and research course (descriptive and inferential statistics) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
• One year of nursing experience prior to enrollment

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing

Total Required (Minimum 39 Credits)

Other Requirements for the MS

• Thesis: Option of completing thesis or research project
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required for the thesis option; program director can provide specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy.
• Comprehensive: Required; oral defense of thesis or presentation of research project fulfills the comprehensive requirement.
• Product of Learning: Not required