Master of Science in Nursing

• Overview
• Introductory Letter
• Program Requirements
• Frequently Asked Questions
• APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
• Concentrations & Specializations
• Curriculum Sequence
• Program of Study/Advance to Candidacy Forms
• Graduate Handbook
• Special Instructions
• Plan B, Comprehensive Exam
• Thesis
• Student Services Advisor
• Financial Aid

Application Procedure

The applicant is responsible for the correct and complete submission of application materials. Each application is evaluated when the file is complete. It is to your advantage to have all materials submitted as soon as possible. To be considered for admission to the graduate program in the School of Nursing, you must submit an application to the School of Nursing and to Enrollment Services.

Application Checklist

Download and print the School of Nursing Graduate Application Checklist (pdf, posted 10/05/09). This completed checklist must be included when you submit your application to the School of Nursing Office.

School of Nursing Graduate Application

Application Deadlines

San Diego State University Graduate Admission has recently changed the admission policies for all graduate programs. For the Fall 2010 academic year there will be one admission cycle to submit the University Application and supporting documents.


Please read carefully due dates listed below.

• October 1 - February 1 Submit the University application for the Fall 2010 academic year.
  *Submit
• March 1 - File completion deadline - all supporting documents must be submitted to Graduate Admissions for processing
• April 1- RDR out to department for review.
• May 1 - RDR MUST be back to Graduate Admission for processing.
• May 15 - Applicant MUST notify Graduate Admission of their intent to enroll.

  *The School of Nursing recommends that you take your GRE and Request your transcripts no later than January 15th to insure they arrive at Graduate Admissions by the March 1 file completion date.

Supporting Application Documentation

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) All applicants are required to take the GRE prior to admission. For further information about this examination call the SDSU Test Office (619-594-5216). Exam scores are to be sent directly to SDSU from the Educational Testing Service (http://www.ets.org/). The institution number for SDSU is 4682. If you already have a Master's or higher degree from an institution that is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools, you are not required to take the GRE.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL exam is required prior to admission if the Postsecondary instruction was in a language other than English. Exam scores are to be sent directly to SDSU from the

The institution number for SDSU is 619-594-4682. Please see the Graduate Bulletin for minimum acceptable scores.

Alternative Exam for TOEFL The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may substitute for the TOEFL exam. Please see the Graduate Bulletin for minimum acceptable scores. For information on the exam please see www.ielts.org.

References
Three letters of recommendation are required from individuals who can attest to your promise as a graduate student and who can address the quality of your professional work and future potential (forms attached to the application). Preferably you should select two letters of recommendation from former/current educators and one letter from an employer/work supervisor.

Personal Statement
Submit a personal statement that addresses your purpose in pursuing graduate education, motivation derived from past experiences, and future professional goals. This is your opportunity to describe your special characteristics or skills and to articulate how your goals are compatible with the program to which you are applying for. Your ability to write clearly and to effectively demonstrate logical expression of ideas will be evaluated in your personal statement. The personal statement must be typed, double spaced, and should not exceed two pages.

Transcripts
You must submit one set of official transcripts to Graduate Admissions (see address below) from each issuing institution. This would include all degree transcripts and a transcript from the last institution attended. Your transcripts must reflect the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. Students with international coursework must submit all official transcripts and proof of degree. If certificates and transcripts are not in English, they should be accompanied by certified English translations.

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Graduate Application Checklist - "a two step process"

• Step 1: Submission of Documents to Enrollment Services
  • Go to www.csumentor.edu and submit the California State University Graduate and Post- baccalaureate Admission Application on-line. You may also submit your application fee on-line.

  • Send one official (sealed) transcript from all Universities or Colleges attended to:
    Enrollment Services
    Graduate Admissions Document Processing Unit
    San Diego State University
    San Diego, CA 92182-7416

  • Submit Graduate Record Examination test scores electronically using the SDSU institution code (4682) or send to Enrollment Services (address above)

• Step 2: Submission of Documents to the School of Nursing
  • Send the following documents
    • School of Nursing application (.pdf, last updated 10/15/08)
      Print the application, fill it out and send it to the address below. The SON application can not be sent electronically.
    • Three letters of recommendation (forms are located in the SON application)
    • One photocopy of California Registered Nurse license

  • Submit all SON documents in one envelope to:
    School of Nursing
    San Diego State University
    Graduate Program
    5500 Campanile Dr.
    San Diego, CA 92182-4158

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Advising and Admission Questions

For further information, or to schedule an appointment with the graduate advisor, contact:
Dr. Charlie Nicodemus, Student Services Advisor
School of Nursing
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4158
(619) 594-5117
FAX (619) 594-2765
Email: cnicodem@mail.sdsu.edu


 

PLEASE NOTE- Course and graduation requirements for all SDSU programs change periodically. Official requirements are always current in the PRINTED university catalogs. An online version of the catalog is available for quick reference only, however current students must always reference the PRINTED catalogs. Copies are available in the bookstore and from department staff.




Last updated: 11/10/2009