Catalog Addenda

July 2025

New Courses

EDUC521 Different Perspectives on Teaching and Communicating

This course, designed for educators, examines issues related to promoting learning opportunities in the classroom for all students, including effective approaches to encourage collaboration among different colleagues, staff, parents, and students. Interpersonal communication skills – to include speaking, listening, reading, and writing - and their effect on individuals, organizations, and communities will be discussed. Topics examined include ethnic, cultural, gender, class, religious, and linguistic differences.

EDUC599 Issues in TESOL Education

This course provides an examination of cultural groups, including aspects of communication, belief systems, and value orientations, as well as patterns of thinking and behaving with implications for instruction. Basics of second language acquisition theories and practices and fostering home/school relationships for K-12 learners are explored.

EDUC634 Co-Teaching and Collaboration for All Learners

This course examines the role of the educators working collaboratively in various models, including co-teaching. This approach to effective instruction will focus on the classroom factors relating to the nature of the student and the essential meaning of the curriculum. Particular emphasis will be placed on classroom elements that educators can differentiate – or modify – to increase the likelihood that each student will learn as much as possible, as efficiently as possible. This would include the areas of content, process, products, affect and learning environment. The idea of differentiating instruction to accommodate the different ways that students learn often involves working with others to reach this goal.

FINC610 Financial Institutions

This course provides students with an overview of the basic contributions in the modern theory of corporate finance and financial institutions. The course utilizes a methodology approach, requiring students to master the necessary technical tools for each topic.

Topics covered in the course may include capital structure, distribution policy, financial intermediation, incomplete financial contracting, initial and seasoned public offerings, market for corporate control, and product market corporate finance interactions. Other topics offered in this course are corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, financing in imperfect markets, and security design under adverse selection and moral hazards.

Students will also conduct an in-depth analysis of the financial system in which banks, other intermediaries, and non-financial organizations function.

FINC615 Investment Management

For this course, students will study financial markets – principally equity markets – from an investment decision-making perspective. The course utilizes a set of conceptual frameworks and analytical tools, applying them to particular investments and investment strategies chosen from a fairly broad array of companies, securities, and institutional contexts.

The focus will be on adding value across the spectrum of decisions ranging from position-taking in particular securities to portfolio risk management, as well as the delegation to and oversight of professional investment managers. Also, the course explores the competitive dynamics among investment organizations, products, and markets.

FINC620 International Finance

This course provides an understanding of current academic research in international finance and international macroeconomics. Students will learn the tools for conducting field research and will have a comprehensive overview of currency, equity, and international bond markets around the world.

Institutional, theoretical issues, and current trends will also be analyzed. A strong emphasis will be placed on the hedging techniques and tools used to reduce the risks associated with those financial markets.

FINC625 Entrepreneurship Finance

This course is designed to provide students with the ability to analyze the various processes and sources of seed and venture capital for funding a new enterprise – debt and equity. Planning for the funding aspect of a new financial venture is critical, and this course addresses alternative sources of funds for carrying out a venture’s mission.

New Concentration

Master in Business Administration – Concentration in Finance

The Finance concentration covers a variety of financial subjects relevant to business management, commercial and investment banking, and government finance. Course topics in this concentration include security markets, commercial bank management, investment valuations, portfolio management, capital budgets, and the finance theory and analytical tools used to resolve financial problems and make effective judgments.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

• Apply skills and expertise in various financial areas, such as risk management, portfolio construction, financial statement analysis, new venture financing, and global finance.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of international finance, global currencies, market data, cross-border transactions, and investment opportunities.
• Evaluate financial data and present information in an effective manner for organizational financial decision-making.

Concentration Requirements (9 semester hours)

FINC615 Investment Management

FINC620 International Finance

FINC625 Entrepreneurship Finance

Program Changes

Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials for the Security Executive

• Certificate Requirements: Remove BUSN620. Add MGMT615.

Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching

• Certificate Requirements: Remove EDUC638. Add EDUC645.

Graduate Certificate in Life Coaching

• Certificate Requirements: Remove EDUC638. Add EDUC645 as required.

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

• General Concentration: Remove BUSN620. Add MGMT615.
• Concentration in Business Administration: Remove BUSN620. Add MGMT615.

Master of Arts in Homeland Security

• Concentration in Business Administration: Remove BUSN620. Add MGMT615

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

• Major Requirements: Remove HRMT640. Add MGMT601.
• General Concentration: Remove HRMT641. Add MGMT610

Master of Arts in Reverse Logistics Management

• Add a new Institutional Requirements section: Add BUSN604.
• Core Requirements: Change hours to 12. Remove “Select 1 course from the following” and BUSN604, RLMT502, SCMG502, SCMG604.

Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management

• Add a new Institutional Requirements section: Add BUSN604.
• Core Requirements: Change to 30 hours: Remove SCMG502.

Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management

• Add Institutional Requirements section: Add BUSN604.
• Elective Requirements: Change hours to 0.

Master of Education: Educational Leadership

• Core Requirements: Remove EDUC513. Add EDUC521

Master of Education: Higher Education Administration

• Core Requirements: Remove EDUC638. Add ADHE649.

Master of Education: Online Teaching

• Core Requirements: Remove EDUC513 and EDUC637. Add EDUC521 and EDUC634.

Master of Education: Student Affairs in Higher Education

• Core Requirements: Remove EDUC638. Add ADHE649.

Master of Education: Teaching

• Core Requirements: Remove EDUC513 and EDUC637. Add EDUC521 and EDUC634.
• Concentration in English Language Learners: Remove EDUC600. Add EDUC599.

Master of Science in Space Studies

• Concentration in Astronomy: Remove SPST632 and SPST634. Add SPST652 and SPST653.

Program Description Changes

Graduate Certificate in K-12 Reading and Differentiated Instruction

The graduate certificate in K-12 Reading and Differentiated Instruction allows practicing teachers to advance their knowledge in reading/literacy instruction, differentiation, and personalized learning. This concentrated, 6-course graduate program is ideal if you currently have a master’s degree and seek additional coursework to help you better meet the varied individual and collective needs of diverse learners. If you do not have a Master’s in Education, you might want to consider our M.Ed. in Teaching degree, Elementary Reading concentration.

This graduate certificate program does not lead to state certification or licensure, nor can it be used to maintain state licensure or certification.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Certificate Objectives

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

• Evaluate diagnostic approaches for K-12 struggling readers across curricular areas.
• Analyze reading, differentiated, and personalized instructional strategies that positively impact student learning.
• Design instructional activities and assessments that meet the different needs of K-12 learners.

Graduate Certificate in Neuroleadership

The graduate certificate in Neuroleadership introduces you to innovative solutions for improving employee performance, managing a variety of people, and facilitating better learning through coaching. Organizations rely heavily on the behavioral sciences to provide creative workplace solutions. This cutting-edge neuroleadership program evaluates and examines the recent rise in brain-based (neuroscientific) solutions to workplace issues and provides a foundation in organizational leadership skills.

Graduate NanoCert Teaching Adult Learners Online

This stackable NanoCert is intended for professionals who want to teach postsecondary and other adult learners in a variety of settings such as corporations, government organizations, healthcare agencies, community colleges, and other education contexts. Courses prepare trainers and educators to integrate digital tools/technology in their teaching. Topics include pedagogy, andragogy, characteristics of adult learners, integrating technology into instruction, fair use, copyright, legal and ethical issues associated with online learning, designing instructional activities, and more.

NanoCert Objectives

After successfully completing this NanoCert, the student will be able to:

• Apply various tools to facilitate effective online/hybrid learning
• Evaluate ethical and legal issues related to online learning
• Create instructional activities that support the different needs of online and other types of learners

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management explores advanced concepts in human resource management. Coursework reviews the laws, rules, regulations, and issues impacting the global workforce and human resource management. During the program, students will conduct research and develop strategies in areas such as employee motivation and retention, employment laws, and employee development. Students will also research best practices around compensation packages, benefits, and incentives. Research will support the importance of the human resource function to the strategic plan of the organization.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Differentiate individual and group behavior in organizations to increase awareness of the problems and opportunities in managing human resources.
• Evaluate various laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting human capital in today’s global workforce.
• Design effective compensation packages and employee incentive programs to enhance employee recruitment, retention, and overall job satisfaction. Examine leading trends and issues in the field of Human Resource Management.
• Recommend strategic initiatives involving the human resource department that align with the strategic direction of the organization.
• Examine the effectiveness of internal and external recruitment efforts toward staffing and retention goals.

Master of Arts in Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology blends scientific theory and principles with academic research, scholarly and technical writing, and applied skills. This online degree program emphasizes the factors related to human behavior, including lifespan development, social and cultural competency, personality, human relations, and organizational functioning with concentrations available in general psychology, developmental/personality psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, military and trauma psychology, and child life. Through the online classroom, you will interact with peers and instructors who share your passion for the field of psychology. This MA in Psychology has professional application for business, nonprofit, law enforcement, healthcare, research, and child and family services. The degree may also be preparation for further graduate study.

This program does not provide licensure to engage in clinical practice, preparation for licensure, or professional certification.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of psychology’s core domains, an understanding of psychology as a science, and advanced knowledge in an area of concentration.
• Evaluate research questions and methodology to solve contemporary problems, based on a critical review of psychological and other scientific literature.
• Develop defensible ethical decisions and behaviors based on the Ethical Principles of the American Psychological Association.
• Deliver ideas in a clear and professional manner appropriate to an audience and consistent with style expectations of the American Psychological Association.
• Accurately identify gaps in own knowledge and abilities, and then accept and use constructive feedback to improve academic performance.
• Evaluate own cultural competency and how biases and assumptions can influence human interactions.

Master of Arts in Security Management

The Master of Arts in Security Management provides advanced-level knowledge of asset protection, loss prevention management, security program evaluation, international security, and security management ethics and administration. This online master's degree offers you the opportunity to examine and analyze the principles, theories, and application of security management. Because security threats come from multiple online and offline sources, industries need help to develop security plans and protect data and other valuable organizational assets. This online master’s program helps advance your knowledge in security management in multiple fields such as federal or local government, military service, law enforcement, and private security.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Recognize and critically analyze the various forms of liability associated with the security management industry.
• Provide cost-effective measures for architectural security design for facilities, airport security, and critical infrastructures.
• Integrate and adapt security concepts and services from traditional approaches to address vulnerabilities to new technologies.
• Evaluate the technologies of security systems, information security, and asset protection methodologies, and construct a reasonable view through critical thinking, to draw logical conclusions towards objective perspectives.
• Assess the security function as it pertains to complex specializations in safety, safeguarding sensitive assets, and conducting vulnerability assessments.
• Compare and contrast historical, economic, and social perspectives of security measures and associate them to contemporary needs of protection and loss prevention.
• Apply the principles of scientific management to security management as a unique discipline.
• Apply the concepts of professional and ethical behavior to security programs and organizations.

Master of Arts in Sociology

Sociology is a discipline that focuses on human behavior and interaction.  Studying the role of the individual as an inherently social being, sociological training helps prepare students to develop a reflective understanding of human nature.  Examining the nature of the public sphere, addressing the breadth of humanity and using an identity framework are sociological themes emerging at the core of current social movements. Program courses will examine inequality, globalization, social change, and the intersection of people and societies with institutions.  Strong foundation in these concepts and theories will help prepare students to examine real world issues critically in individual, social, and organizational contexts.  Development of these knowledge and skills areas supports our mission of preparing students for a diverse, global society.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Master of Education: Educational Leadership

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed for current educators who wish to specialize in K-12 administrator and supervisory functions in public and/or private educational school settings. Each educational leadership concentration provides a different focus and offers practical applications, as well as the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successful as an educational leader.

This online master's degree is meant for practicing teachers seeking administrator roles which do not require state certification.

Completion of the program does not lead to state certification or licensure.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Manage a school setting with awareness of historical, social, political, legal, and economic influences on education, show effective leadership, and also recognize the importance of community and collaboration.
• Assimilate effective interpersonal communication skills to work well with school personnel, pupils, and parents to assess and instruct without influence of bias.
• Support educational technology as an effective means to promote student learning as well as a medium to improve communication among colleagues, staff, parents, students, and the larger community.
• Develop school policy, implement strategic plans and new programs, exhibit problem-solving skills, analyze and respond to emerging issues and trends in education, and put into practice the accepted norms and principles of educational research.
• Manage daily school operations including record keeping, finances, and reports, and show effective leadership in the areas of supervision, evaluation, professional development, legal issues, and school reform that results in student success through fair and ethical means.
• Recommend performance-based assessments, and implement assessment, instruction, evaluation, and intervention plans as appropriate for learner needs.

If required, students in this program must be physically located in proximity to a school district where the right to conduct on-site observations and an internship is approved.

Background check requirements, including fees, for the selected school placement(s) are the student's responsibility.

Master of Education: Higher Education Administration

The M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration program comprises 36 semester hours of study combining a 24 semester hour foundational set of courses plus various 12 semester hour concentrations. The program foundational courses feature a broad base of exposure to key elements integrating historical, social, ethical, financial, legal, political, cultural, and student affairs aspects of higher education administration and management. The three specialized concentration options are Online Administration, Leadership and Supervision, and Professional Coaching. The program focuses on current and prospective educators and administrators whose desire is to gain knowledge and skills which are often required in fields such as academic administration, college/university leadership, community college administration/leadership, program and curriculum development and evaluation, institutional research and advancement, online education, educational technology, financial supervision, and enrollment management.

Completion of this program does not lead to state certification or licensure.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Integrate higher educational history, philosophy, values, governance, economics, and policies into the professional practice of administration of higher education
• Create an effective learning environment that results in student success
• Implement appropriate leadership/management theories and concepts for the purpose of institutional advancement, stakeholder support, financial resource growth, community collaboration, and staff/faculty development
• Evaluate the use of educational technology to promote student learning and extend communication among stakeholders
• Develop institutional policies that align with ethical and legal standards in response to current societal and cultural realities
• Assess performance-based data regarding organizational effectiveness and student success, and implement appropriate intervention plans that effectively address learner needs
• Assess faculty performance and institutional alignment to fulfill the overall mission and vision of the institution

Master of Education: Student Affairs in Higher Education

The M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education program will help to prepare students for professional responsibilities in academic advising, campus leadership, student services, student life, career services, financial management, and other leadership roles within higher education institutions. This program uniquely combines educational leadership courses and student affairs courses to develop skills that are often needed in student affairs professionals who make a positive impact in higher education. Coursework focuses on leadership development; administrative functions; applying theory to practice; social and cultural competency; organizational theory; assessment; and current principles, approaches, and practices in student affairs. Distance education practicum experiences will provide real-world experience at the culmination of the program.

In addition to integrated coursework, students select an area of concentration from one of the following options: campus leadership, academic advising, and career coaching and services. Student learning outcomes and curriculum are aligned to American College Personnel Association (ACPA®), National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA®), and Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) professional competency standards, depending on the concentration selected.

ACPA® is a registered trademark of the American College Personnel Association.

NASPA® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Explain the history, values, and philosophy of student affairs as it connects to current professional practice.
• Apply student development theories relevant to student learning.
• Develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions relating to policy development, law, compliance, and governance structures in higher education.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and evidence-based strategies when advising students and groups in higher education settings.
• Demonstrate leadership skills through envisioning, planning, and affecting change in higher education settings.
• Develop awareness and skills related to student success, which effect systemic change in higher education settings.
• Use organizational, management, and leadership theories and skills relevant in higher education settings.
• Demonstrate how to analyze current research, design research studies, use statistical methods, and interpret results accurately.
• Analyze data to inform programs and services in higher education settings.
• Use digital tools, resources, and technologies to advance student learning, development, and performance as a student affairs professional.
• Use ethical standards and commitment to personal wellness and growth to develop and maintain integrity in personal and professional life.

Master of Science in Nursing

The mission of the American Public University System’s Nursing Program is to “provide quality, affordable, and accessible higher education for professional registered nurses to foster lifelong learning through a spirit of inquiry in order to prepare students for service and leadership roles in a diverse and global society.”

The Master of Science in Nursing program helps to prepare you to be an effective leader in the nursing profession and to be an agent of change in the delivery of health care. The transformational changes occurring in healthcare today make advanced nursing practice essential to the provision of safe, patient-centered care. As a nurse educator or nurse leader, you can help lead the change to move nursing into the future.

The master's degree program in nursing at APUS is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Note: This program is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Apply the principles of ethical decision making to the practice of the master’s prepared nurse.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to support safe nursing practices and continually improve patient-centered care.
• Advocate for healthcare policies that improve healthcare outcomes across the lifespan.
• Translate theoretical knowledge, research and evidence-based practice to influence the delivery of high-quality, safe care to various populations in a variety of settings.
• Apply data management principles in the delivery of cost-effective care to improve health outcomes.
• Analyze how healthcare policy and health care economics affect change within the healthcare system.
• Demonstrate effective inter-professional communication and collaboration to support safe and efficient coordination of care.

Master of Science in Sports Management

The Master of Science in Sports Management provides students with an improved understanding of sports administration, coaching theory and strategy, and business skills such as marketing, promotion, public relations, and finance. In the sports and fitness fields, students with advanced business skills and sports-related knowledge are needed to help advance the success of athletic programs and individuals. This program has achieved specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Apply management theory to contemporary sports industry practices.
• Analyze the impact of legal and ethical issues in the sporting enterprise.
• Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to assess financial challenges/opportunities in the sport industry.
• Develop marketing strategies to enhance the viability of sports-related enterprises.
• Examine structural barriers in the sport industry.

RN to MSN

The mission of the American Public University System’s Nursing Program is to “provide quality, affordable, and accessible higher education for professional registered nurses to foster lifelong learning through a spirit of inquiry in order to prepare students for service and leadership roles in a diverse and global society.”

The online RN to MSN degree provides Associate and diploma degree prepared Registered Nurses an accelerated pathway to obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing degree while also obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. The RN to MSN degree is designed to facilitate the immediate and lifelong professional and personal development needs of Registered Nurses in the three areas of Practitioner, Scientist and Leader. Graduates of the RN to MSN program will be prepared to be agents of change in today’s rapidly transforming healthcare industry.

Note: This program is currently not open for admission to residents of New York and Washington.

At this time, this program is not eligible for military tuition assistance; please speak with your Admissions Coach on other financial solutions.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Improve performance in the professional nursing role by developing leadership, management, sound clinical judgment, and communication skills to promote the health of individuals, families, and communities.
• Utilize evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and leadership principles to promote a culture of safety and achieve outcomes that are grounded in institutional values and professional ethics.
• Apply informatics and healthcare technologies to access critical information, to collaborate with other professionals, and to facilitate optimal patient-centered care.
• Apply scientific principles and the nursing process to evaluate responses to therapies and changes in patient health status.
• Integrate knowledge of human and organizational behavior to lead teams and to promote cultures of safety.
• Analyze the impact of financial, regulatory, and political decisions on local, national and global health outcomes.
• Synthesize knowledge of ethical, socioeconomic, and cultural factors to decrease health disparities, to advocate for vulnerable populations and to provide culturally relevant healthcare to individuals, groups and communities.
• Employ a spirit of inquiry to embrace the value of lifelong learning and to participate in professional activities that promote and shape the future of nursing.
• Apply the principles of ethical decision making to the practice of the master’s prepared nurse.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to support safe nursing practices to continually improve patient-centered care.
• Advocate for healthcare policies that improve healthcare outcomes across the lifespan.
• Apply data management principles in the delivery of cost-effective care to improve health outcomes.
• Analyze how healthcare policy and health care economics affect change within the healthcare system.

Concentration Description Changes

Master of Arts in Management - Concentration in Organizational Leadership

Examines various leadership theories and models used by contemporary leaders in management. Looks at the effective leader’s role in the workplace as it relates to decision making, conflict resolution, motivation, and risk taking. Addresses contemporary leadership theories and models to develop and nurture followership, varied workplace settings, ethics, motivation, and knowledge management.

Objectives

• Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
• Evaluate various leadership theories and models used by contemporary leaders in the field of management to develop and nurture followership.
• Assess leadership approaches to a variety of workplace settings, ethics, motivation, and knowledge management.
• Examine the roles and functions of an effective leader in today’s workplace as it relates to the areas of decision making, conflict resolution, motivation, and risk taking.

Doctoral Programs

APUS professional practice doctorates are multidisciplinary degrees that address intellectual, cultural, and organizational challenges in the respective profession of study. These programs, which embrace a scholar-practitioner model, are preparing the next generation of global leaders to advance their fields. This transformational approach concurrently integrates and develops knowledge, skills, findings, and insights applied to solve or provide greater understanding of complex problems. Likewise, we aim to advance theory and practice to enhance the related disciplines, areas of professional practice, and communities wherein our students, faculty, and University serve.

A Professional Practice Doctorate is an applied degree that focuses on the scholar-practitioner model. In this program, you will conduct research related to your professional experience to bridge theory and practice, advance knowledge in the field, and contribute to organizational change. While maintaining the rigor of a doctoral program, the emphasis on application of theory to practice differentiates the applied doctorate from the traditional PhD program.

Program Framework

Students will progress through the coursework with options for three elective courses. In addition to coursework, students will complete virtual residencies, an ePortfolio with oral defense of the portfolio, a dissertation proposal with an oral defense, and a dissertation with oral defense.

Residencies: Doctoral programs contain residencies at crucial program points.

1. The first residency is part of your Doctoral Foundations course, which establishes expectations for the program, develops rapport with fellow students, and introduces students to doctoral faculty.
2. The second residency depends on the specific degree program and may include presentations at professional conferences or international experience.
3. The third residency is an 8-week course that focuses on program requirements, such as the e-portfolio defense, committee formation, the practicum and preparing the dissertation proposal.
   

April 2025

Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

The mission of the American Public University System’s Nursing Program is to “provide quality, affordable, and accessible higher education for professional registered nurses to foster lifelong learning through a spirit of inquiry in order to prepare students for service and leadership roles in a diverse and global society.”

The Master of Science in Nursing program helps to prepare you to be an effective leader in the nursing profession and to be an agent of change in the delivery of health care. The transformational changes occurring in healthcare today make advanced nursing practice essential to the provision of safe, patient-centered care. As a nurse educator or nurse leader, you can help lead the change to move nursing into the future.

The master's degree program in nursing at APUS is accredited by the  Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Note: This program is currently not open for admission to residents of the District of Columbia and Washington.

This program has specific admission requirements.

Programmatic Admission Requirements

This program is currently not open for admission to residents of the District of Columbia and Washington.

For this program, the following documentation is required and must be provided prior to course registration:

• Official transcripts showing a conferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a program accredited by: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN®), Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation ( CNEA®), or Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing ( CASN). 
• Current and active unencumbered registered nurse (RN) in a state or province where practicums will be conducted
• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate nursing degree
• Successful completion of an undergraduate level statistics course with a “C” or higher
• Current resume/CV
• Signed statement of understanding (SOU)
• 500-600 word statement of purpose and goals for graduate education*

*Writing style should be scholarly and coherent with no grammatical errors. Provide in 500-600 words a description of relevant work experience, and clearly articulated reasons for applying to the master’s program. Long-term goals or professional career aspirations should be included.

Note: You must complete this program within 5 years of starting your first nursing (NURS) course.

ACEN® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.

CNEA® is a registered trademark of the National League for Nursing