MS in Nursing Degree Plan

This degree plan is a model for completing your MS in Nursing degree. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the MSN degree. The MSN curriculum includes graduate core courses, specialty track advanced practice courses, other nursing and support courses and clinical practica. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. You will collaborate with your advisor to select practica that fits your particular area or population of interest. Clinical practica may take place in the students' home area if appropriate. If you are receiving Financial Aid make sure to check it, as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree.  Many state Boards of Nursing allow nursing graduate courses to count toward required annual nursing CEUs.

Complete the MSN Generalist in as little as 31 credits!

MSN Degree Options

You can expand your knowledge by adding an emphasis and/or certificate to your MSN Generalist.

• Nurse Educator Emphasis - additional 9 credits
• Nurse Leader Emphasis - additional 9 credits
• Integrative and Holistic Health Graduate Certificate - additional 9 credits
• Innovation & Leadership in Aging Studies Graduate Certificate - additional 9 credits
• Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate - additional 6 credits
• Nurse Leader Graduate Certificate - additional 6 credits

If you are interested in adding an emphasis and/or certificate, contact your MSUM advisor to discuss your individualized options.

MSN Sample Degree Plans