Master of Science in Nursing

• Overview
• Introductory Letter
• Program Requirements
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Application
• CONCENTRATIONS & SPECIALIZATIONS
• Curriculum Sequence
• Program of Study/Advance to Candidacy Forms
• Graduate Handbook
• Special Instructions
• Plan B, Comprehensive Exam
• Thesis
• Graduate Advisor
• Financial Aid

Concentrations & Specializations

There are four concentrations in the MS program and options for further specialization within the concentrations:

1. Community Health Nursing
   Dr. Diane Hatton - Concentration Chair
   • Specialization in Nurse - Midwifery & OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner
     - Dr. Lauren Hunter
   • Specialization in School Nursing
     - Judy Blackford

2. Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and the Elderly
   Dr. Lorraine Fitzsimmons - Concentration Chair
   • Specialization in Acute/Critical Care Nursing

3. Nursing Education
   Dr. Jane Rapps - Interm Concentration Chair
   • Specialization in Adult Health
   • Specialization in Maternal-Newborn
   • Specialization in Nursing Service Administration

4. Nursing Systems Administration
   Dr. Jan Stichler - Concentration Chair

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.