Master of Science in Nursing
Curriculum DesignMinimum completion time for the master’s degree program is five semesters. The pattern and duration for the individual student is determined in consultation with the student’s advisor and faculty track coordinator.
All majors include the following areas of study:
- Core Courses (12 credits):
- N502 Nursing Theory (3 cr)
- N504 Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 cr)
- R500 Nursing Research Methods I (3 cr)
- R505 Measurement & Data Analysis (3 cr)
2. Additional Core Courses for Education, CNS, and NP Tracks (10 credits):
- Y515 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr)
- Y612 Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan (3 cr)
- Y625 Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (4 cr)
3. Courses in the Nursing Major (17-21 credits):
- Each track includes 17-21 credits of required coursework in the major, including clinical coursework.
4. Electives (3-6 credits):
- Electives are required for some majors and requirements vary from 3-6 credit hours of elective coursework chosen by the student in consultation with the student's advisor and faculty track coordinator. Electives must be 500-level or above and relevant to the student's program of study.
Last updated April 2022
