These requirements are for students meeting the 2022-2023 catalog and after. Total hours required vary depending on option selected. Options to choose from include:
Option A - Thesis: 31 credits
Option B - Research/Design Paper: 32 credits
Option C - Coursework Only: 35 credits
Required Coursework
Program coursework is delivered online and includes a field-based practicum.
Year One Coursework
| Semester offered | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | NURS 615 - Foundations of Advanced Nursing | 3 |
| Fall | NURS 760 - Advanced Concepts in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Spring | NURS 626 - Research in Nursing and Health Care | 3 |
| Spring | NURS 675 - Cultivating a Practice of Cultural Humility in Healthcare | 3 |
| Summer | NURS 670 - Health Policy, Legislation, Economics and Ethics | 3 |
| Summer | NURS 750 - Transformational Leadership in Nursing | 3 |
Year Two Coursework
| Semester offered | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Electives (as approved by academic advisor) | 4-9 depending on option |
| Spring | NURS - 860 Health Operations and Financial Management for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
Year Three
| Semester offered | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall, Spring and/or Summer | NURS 788 - Master's Research Problems/Projects (OPTION B ONLY) | 1-2 (2 required) |
| Fall, Spring and/or Summer | NURS 798 - Thesis (OPTION A ONLY) | 1-7 (5 required) |
| Fall | NURS 774 - Nurse Administrator: Practicum | 5 |