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Master of Science in Nursing
MSN Degree Program Requirements
The MSN degree requires a minimum of 36 credits consisting of different combinations of courses: core, direct care core, electives, specialty and Practicum. Two years of nursing experience is recommended, and a BSN degree from an accredited program is required.
MSN Program Credit Distribution
| Subject Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| I. Core Courses | 12 |
| II. Direct Care Core Courses or Electives | 9 |
| III. Area of Specialty (choose one) | 15 |
| (15) | |
| (15) | |
| (15) | |
| Total Credits | 36 |
Please note: Graduate credits that were earned more than seven years prior to a student's enrollment date may not be applied to either the MSN degree or certificate without the permission of the Dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing.
About the MSN Program
Credits:
36
Estimated Cost of Degree:
$18,225* – $24,300
Based on:
- $50 application fee
- $675 per credit
- $298 graduation audit fee
Excludes books or other fees
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*estimated cost for graduates of the University’s RN-BSN program who complete nine graduate credits as part of the RN-BSN program.
Format:
Courses Entirely Online
Transfer Credits:
Up to 12 Credits
RN-BSN/MSN HandbookConnect with the School of Nursing
Degree Program Profile Sheet
Download our degree program profile sheet for an overview of our MS in Nursing program.
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Vi-Anne Antrum, DNP
"I was able to understand and build on the foundation that I already had to be able to serve people better."
