Program Requirements
The Master of Science degree program with a major in Nursing builds upon the first professional degree. The student acquires knowledge and skills in advanced nursing: clinical nurse specialist (CNS), nurse practitioner (NP), nurse administration, or nursing education. The student may select one of the following study options: child/adolescent nursing (CNS), adult/gerontological nursing (CNS), adult/ gerontological nurse practitioner (A/GNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse administration, or nursing education. All graduate options articulate with the baccalaureate program in the continued acquisition of advanced nursing knowledge and skills. This specialization builds toward advanced nursing knowledge in selected practice and role areas. Theory, research and role development are emphasized to enable graduates to participate in the development of nursing knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.
The objectives of the Master of Science degree program in Nursing are to provide graduates with the ability to integrate advanced knowledge from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of nursing practice; demonstrate competence in a selected functional role (clinical specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse administrator, or nurse educator); evaluate and apply research findings from nursing and related disciplines to advanced nursing practice; participate in the development of nursing knowledge by identifying researchable nursing problems, conducting research and selectively integrating research findings in advanced nursing practice; utilize leadership, management, teaching knowledge and competence to influence nursing practice; participate as a leader to influence health policy and improve the health care delivery system; and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.
All graduate courses are based at the University Center of Greenville.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting University admission requirements, applicants should be graduates of nationallyaccredited baccalaureate nursing programs; must have had an undergraduate statistics course, computer course, or equivalent; and must demonstrate evidence of current basic client assessment skills. In addition, students must document recent significant nursing practice which is defined as 600 hours during the 12 months prior to acceptance into the program. Nursing Administration majors must complete an undergraduate accounting course.
