Requirements:
36 Semester Credits Required
The course of study includes advanced courses in nursing science and health assessment, development of leadership skills in a variety of areas including nursing research and evidence-based practice, as well as teaching learning strategies, curriculum development, and evaluation processes.
Prerequisites required before the starting the MSN degree:
- Statistics
- Introduction to Academic Writing (or equivalent)
- Intro to Psychology
- Intro to Sociology
Required nursing baccalaureate content for an MSN program:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Required graduate courses
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
36
Degree Completion Time
All credits for the Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership and Education degree must be completed within five years of starting the program. Any exception to this must be cleared with the director of the MSN program.
Graduation requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing: Leadership and Education program:
- Completion of the requirements for the approved area of study.
- Completion of the required number of credits for the specific area of study.
- Maintained GPA of 3.0 or higher for all MSN courses.
- Only credits receiving a "C" (2.0) or higher grade may be applied toward the degree.
- The candidate must apply for graduation one full semester prior to anticipated degree completion. The deadlines are:
- June 1 for Fall
- October 15 for Spring
- January 15 for Summer
Total Credits
36