Curriculum

The curriculum leading to the Master of Nursing Science degree can be completed through a full-time or part-time plan of study. Full-time study requires a minimum of nine (9) semester hours per semester. The number of semesters for full-time and part-time study vary with the selected specialty. Under the College of Nursing policy, a maximum of six (6) consecutive calendar years from date of first enrollment is allowed for completion of all degree requirements.

General Core Courses (11 semester hours)

• NUSC 5003: Theory in Nursing

• NUSC 5013: Research Methodology

• NUSC 5023: Research in Advanced Nursing Practice

• NUSC 5121: Advanced Professional Practice Management

• NUSC 5111: Introduction to Professional Practice Management

Click here for a complete list of courses required to complete the master's program by specialty.

* NOTE: All students will take one semester hour of research project the semester of graduation to complete the Comprehensive Examination.