Degree Requirements

Core Requirements

NURS 5000 Theoretical Basis of Nursing Practice 3 s.hr.
NURS 5001 Research Designs in Nursing 3 s.hr.
NURS 5010 Social, Cultural and Political Perspectives On Healthcare and Delivery Systems 3 s.hr.
NURS 5014 Healthcare Informatics 3 s.hr.
NURS 5022 Research Seminar 3 s.hr.
  Total Core Hours: 15 s.hr

Specialization

Track

Specialized Credits

Total Program Credits

Administration 20 s.hr. 35 s.hr.
Clinical Nurse Specialist 23 s.hr. 38 s.hr.
Education 24 s.hr. 39 s.hr.
Family Nurse Practitioner 30 s.hr. 45 s.hr.
MSN/MBA 38 s.hr. 63 s.hr.

Clinical Practicum Hours

Track

Clinical Practicum Hours

Administration 240 minimum
Clinical Nurse Specialist 540 minimum
Education 360 minimum
Family Nurse Practitioner 600 minimum
MSN/MBA 240 minimum

Note: These clinical experiences are accomplished under the guidance of a faculty member and a preceptor in field study and internship courses. All preceptors MUST hold a minimum preparation at the master's level.

  • The advanced practice nursing core (required of all students)
  • The advanced practice specialty core
  • The nursing clinical and/or functional specialization (elective practicums for Educator, Administrator, FNP, and Nurse Specialists).