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Master of Science in Nursing Curriculum

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Core Courses (21 credits)

  • NUR 500 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing 3 credits
  • NUR 508 The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse 3 credits
  • NUR 570 Health Legislation and Social Policy 3 credits
  • NUR 602 Research Strategies 3 credits
  • NUR 604 Advanced Nursing Practicum I 4 credits
  • NUR 705 Advanced Nursing Role Practicum 4 credits
  • NUR 703 Thesis Seminar 1 credits

Advanced Practice Track (19 credits)

  • NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment 3 credits
  • NUR 601 Pharmacology 3 credits
  • NUR 611 Advanced Nursing I 3 credits
  • NUR 612 Advanced Nursing II 3 credits
  • NUR 701 Advanced Nursing Practicum II 4 credits
  • NUR/BIO 546 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 credits

Educational Track (15 credits)

  • NUR 650 Nursing Educational Technologies
  • NUR 605 Curriculum Development
  • NUR 606 Classroom Teaching Strategies
  • NUR 706 Clinical Teaching Strategies
  • --- Directed Electives (choose one NUR 546, NUR 600, NUR 601)

Administrative Track ( 15 credits)

  • NUR 607 Principles of Nursing Administration 3 credits
  • NUR 608 Financial Mg of Community Agencies 3 credits
  • --- Approved Elective 3 credits
  • --- Approved Elective 3 credits
  • --- Directed Elective 3 credits

Planning Your Program

Core courses are offered twice during the calendar year. Certain track required courses may be offered only once per calendar year. Please consult with your advisor in order to plan completing your program in a timely manner.