Advanced Professional Nurse, Master of Science (M.S.)
Graduates are prepared for a variety of advanced professional nursing roles and will possess skills for inclusive and equitable advanced nursing practice in diverse settings.
Program Highlights
- Designed for the BS-prepared nurse who wishes to advance their nursing education to the graduate level.
- Graduates will acquire the educational underpinnings for continuing to advance graduate studies at the doctoral level.
- Nurse Educator Emphasis (30 credits)
- Nurse Leader Emphasis (30 credits)
- Dual Emphasis - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leader (42 credits)
Application Requirements
- BA or BSN nursing degree from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited school of nursing preferred or in the final semester of an RN to BS degree completion program by the start of the program (dual enrollment)
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (this requirement may be appealed)
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in at least one state
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants:
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
| Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
| Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
| Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Time to Completion: 4 -10 semesters
