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Nursing - School Nursing (M.S.)
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Get started on your M.S. Nursing with a specialization in School Nursing application here:
Note: This option is for those who wish to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in School Nursing. If you wish to pursue the School Nursing Certificate Only (no Master's Degree), please go to the School Nurse Certificate only program page to complete the appropriate application.
Admission requirements:
- Completed online application and non-refundable $55 application fee;
- Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official NACES course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*;
- Submission of a 250-500-word essay discussing goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the intended program;
- Professional Resume or CV;
- Copy of current, unencumbered NJ nursing license;
- Two (2) letters of recommendation;
- Official copy of GRE scores or waiver;
- Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or waiver if applicable
Pre-requisites:
- BSN degree from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited institution that is also a regionally accredited college/university
- Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0-point scale
*Note: NJCU does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree need to submit a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES Accredited Member that includes U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency information for their coursework.
Application Deadlines*:
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | Rolling |
| Summer | Rolling |
| Fall | Rolling |
*Deadlines are subject to change.
International Applicants:
This program is not currently available to international students seeking an F-1 student visa
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Phone: 201-200-3409
Fax: 201-200-2044
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu