Curriculum
The curriculum content for the MSN Program is designed to provide the graduate nurse with a strong foundational background in theory, research, and practice. A minimum of 48 semester hours of didactic and clinical/practicum experiences are required to complete the program.
Program Course Requirements
The three curriculum components of the Master of Science in Nursing Program include: Graduate Core Curriculum (22 credits); Advanced Practice Nursing Core Curriculum (9 credits); and FNP Specialization Core Curriculum (17 credits).
Graduate Nursing Core Curriculum
(Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization)
Advanced Practice Nursing Core Curriculum (FNP Specialization)*
NUR 655 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
NUR 660 | Advanced Assessment | 3 |
NUR 670 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 4 |
*Prerequisites for FNP Core Curriculum
Family Nurse Practitioner Core Curriculum
A minimum of 540 clinical/practicum hours required