ADN/ASN to Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

General Education - Distribution Areas: 40 Credits*

*General Education credits are not included in the Total Required Credits for this program.

• Natural Sciences/Applied Sciences (19):
  • College Algebra or higher-level math (3); Anatomy (4); Physiology (4); Microbiology (4); Intro to Chemistry or higher-level Chemistry (4)
• Social Sciences (9):
  • Intro to Psychology (3); Developmental Psychology (3); Speech (3)
• Humanities (6):
  • English Composition I (3); English Composition II (3)
• Other Liberal Arts courses (6)**

ADN/ASN to M.S.N. Bridge Courses: 15 Credits

• NURG 500 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
• NURG 501 - Health Assessment (3)
• NURG 502 - Healthcare Research and Introduction to Statistics (3)
• NURG 503 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health (3)
• NURG 504 - Leadership and Management (3)

M.S.N. Core: 12 Credits

• NURG 514 - Population Health and Policy (3)
• NURG 515 - Statistics for Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
• NURG 516 - Research, Theory, and Quality Improvement (3)
• NURG 517 - Ethical Leadership and Collaboration (3)

Selected Option: Advanced Practice Courses: 30-49 Credits

• Family Nurse Practitioner (ADN/ASN to M.S.N. Option)  (30)
• Family Nurse Practitioner w/ENP Specialty (ADN/ASN to M.S.N. Option)  (42)
• Family Nurse Practitioner/PMH NP-Dual Focus (ADN/ASN-M.S.N. Option)  (49)

Advanced Education Courses - Optional: 9 Credits

NOTE: Individuals who desire a role as an educator may choose to take three additional education courses.

• Advanced Nursing Education Courses - Optional (9)