MSN FAQ

MSN courses are offered in four (4) 11-week semesters. All classes are delivered in an asynchronous online method. Therefore there is no need to attend classes in person on campus. Practicum courses may require attending a few synchronous online classes to fulfill the requirement of the development and presentation of a capstone project.

For those students entering the MSN program with a baccalaureate degree in nursing, all MSN tracks can be completed full-time in two (2) years (8 semesters) or less. The MSN-MBA dual degree can be completed full-time in three (3) years.

Yes. Students may register for courses at their own pace. There is no minimum requirement of credits/semester. There is a requirement that students complete the program in a maximum of six (6) years.

The capstone project is a summative expression of what a student has learned in the master’s program. In general, the capstone project should link within master’s level nursing practice the elements of leadership, quality improvement and safety, nursing research, informatics and healthcare technologies, health policy and advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, improving health; as well as the functional areas of study as appropriate for the specialization track. The purpose of the capstone is to integrate knowledge and assist students to apply this knowledge.