Nursing, MS

Program Description

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: nurse practitioner (NP), nurse administration, nursing education, or clinical nurse specialist (CNS). The student may select one of the following study options: adult-gerontological nurse practitioner primary care (A/GNP), family nurse practitioner primary care (FNP), nurse administration, nursing education, child/adolescent nursing (CNS), or adult/gerontological nursing (CNS). 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 Clemson University Nursing Building at 605 Grove Road in Greenville.