Traditional MS Curriculum

Time to degree: 2 years of full-time study or 3 years of part-time study

Number of credits: 53-73 credit hours

Educational delivery format: The delivery format of courses depends on the modality of the specialization the student is enrolled in. Three of the specialties in this program option can be completed through distance-enhanced learning options. Please visit the specialization webpage to learn more about the available specialties.

For campus-based specializations, the program is a mix of on campus and online courses. For distance-enhanced specializations, coursework is completed online, although in-person visits to campus may be required. Please visit specialization’s specific webpage to learn more about these requirements.

Clinical practicum experience provides the precepted hours necessary for certification. Preceptors are available in a wide variety of geographic locations and clinical sites throughout Ohio and outside the state. Students are required to complete three to four semesters of clinical coursework depending upon the specialty requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement webpage for more information on clinical practicum experiences.

Full-Time Plan of Study

Year 1

Autumn

• Leadership (3 credits)
• Pathophysiology (5 credits)
• Nursing Policy (2 credits)
• Evidence-based Nursing Scholarship (3 credits)

Spring

• Advanced Health Assessment (3-4 credits)
• Advanced Pharmacology (4 credits)
• Quality Improvement and Informatics (3 credits)
• Health Promotion, Theory and Population Health (2 credits)
• Specialty Coursework (2-9 credits)

Summer

• Clinical Practicum (5-11.5 credits)

Year 2

Autumn

• Clinical Practicum (7-11.5 credits)

Spring

• Clinical Practicum (8-11.5 credits)

Part-Time Plan of Study

Year 1

Autumn

• Pathophysiology (5 credits)
• Leadership (3 credits)

Spring

• Specialty Coursework (2-9 credits)
• Quality Improvement and Informatics (3 credits)
• Health Promotion, Theory and Population Health (2 credits)

Year 2

Autumn

• Evidence-based Nursing Scholarship (3 credits)
• Nursing Policy (2 credits)

Spring

• Advanced Health Assessment (3-4 credits)
• Advanced Pharmacology (4 credits)

Summer

• Clinical Practicum (5-11.5 credits)

Year 3

Autumn

• Clinical Practicum (7-11.5 credits)

Spring

• Clinical Practicum (8-11.5 credits)