Master of Science in Nursing
Program Requirements
This page lists all admission, prerequisite, and graduation requirements of the MS program.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the University, a student
must have:
- a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a program accredited
by the National League for Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Graduates from baccalaureate programs not having an upper division major in nursing or who have deficiencies will be considered on an
individual basis and may be required to enroll in designated undergraduate
courses and graduate courses beyond the minimum units necessary for advanced
degrees.
- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in
undergraduate upper division courses
- a satisfactory score on GRE General Test.
- a California license to practice registered nursing.
- satisfactorily completed a course in statistics (Statistics 250 or equivalent)
with a grade of C or better.
One year of work experience as a registered nurse is preferred prior to starting concentration/specialization courses. For Midwife and OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner applicants, the experience must be in labor and delivery. For the Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and Elderly, three years of related experience is highly recommended.
Students in the School Nursing Specialization must also have satisfactorily completed Communicative Disorders 540, Hearing Conservation and Audiometry for School Nurses.
Students who do not satisfy all admission requirements may, with special consideration,
be admitted in a "conditionally classified" graduate standing.
General MS Requirements
The Master of Science degree includes, for all concentrations/specializations:
- Twelve units of core courses to include Nursing 604A, 604B, 608, and 684.
- A minimum of 18-45 units of graduate courses in the area of concentration or specialization.
- Zero to six units of electives.
- Nursing 799A (Thesis or Project), OR Nursing 798 (Plan B, Comprehensive Exam).
Students in all concentrations may choose between Plan A, Thesis or Project, or Plan B, Comprehensive Exam. This choice should be made early in the program. Students should consult with the graduate adviser and the concentration chair for current policies. Up to 12 semester units may be accepted in transfer from an accredited School of Nursing.
Courses Required for the MS Concentrations and Specializations:
See the Concentrations and Specializations for course requirements for each specialization.
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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.
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