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Master's Program

Master's level education prepares individuals for advanced nursing roles in a variety of specialty tracks. The Master of Science graduate will:

• Use advanced knowledge and skills to develop/implement an advanced nursing role in a specialized area.
• Integrate advanced knowledge and skills to assure (provide) high quality care for individuals, families, and population groups.
• Exercise leadership to influence positively the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy and health care delivery.
• Demonstrate professionalism as evidenced by participation and leadership in professional organizations, community service, and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration toward the improvement of health care delivery, education, research, and service.

The Master's program of study includes completion of the core curriculum, specialty courses, and a thesis or synthesis. Students enrolled in the Master's degree program have four (4) academic years to complete all aspects of the program.

The Master's core curriculum must be completed by Master's students in all specialty areas and consists of the following courses:

• NURS 6000: Scholarly Inquiry (3)
• NURS 6001: Advanced Nursing Roles (2)
• NURS 6002: Health Care Delivery (2)
• NURS 6004: Introduction to Information & Information Technology (3)

Required specialty courses vary by program. In addition to the required courses, each student graduating with a Master of Science degree in nursing must complete either the synthesis course or a Master's thesis.

• NURS 6888: Master's Synthesis (2)

OR

• NURS 6970: Thesis Research - Master's (6-10)