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Nursing Department
Professional Studies Building, Rm. 449
201-200-3157
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Dr. Gloria Boseman, Chairperson
*We are currently NOT accepting new
applicants*
-MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING-URBAN HEALTH NURSING
-MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING-HOLISTIC NURSING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
The objective of this program is to prepare nurses for advanced practice utilizing health promotion as an organizing framework with a focus on urban health nursing or holistic nursing. The Master of Science in nursing is a 36 credit post baccalaureate program. The completion time for the program depends upon student availability for course load but generally should not exceed two years. Students may expect some course work to be offered in a non-traditional manner including modular (time intense), weekend and on-line courses.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must meet all the general admission requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies. The Nursing Department requires the applicant to hold a BSN from an accredited nursing program. Also required is an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or above, pass a departmental entrance essay examination, and provide two (2) personal references; one from a former faculty person and one from a colleague. The department may also request an interview. All candidates who do not meet the criteria may request an additional review by the Nursing Department's Admissions Committee.
MASTER'S THESIS/PROJECT/GRANT PROPOSAL
A culminating activity in the graduate program is the preparation of a master's thesis, project or grant. A graduate student in the Department of Nursing must complete such a requirement. In order to complete this requirement a student may conduct original research, design a nursing project, or write a grant proposal. After the successful completion of thirty graduate credits, students may obtain the approval of their graduate advisor and initiate work on the thesis, project, or grant proposal. Guidelines for the master's degree thesis/project/grant proposal are available from the Department of Nursing upon request.
COURSE AND CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
All students seeking the Master of Science degree from the Department of Nursing must complete 12 core required courses, as well as the sequence of specialized major courses in their selected concentration (urban health or holistic health). The remaining courses to complete this program are 9 credits of cognate courses defined as courses related to and supportive of the student's are of focus and 3 credits of elective courses. Cognate and elective courses are planned individually with the academic advisor.
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