Master of Science in Nursing Curriculum
(Full-Time Curriculum Model)
Emphasis I: Clinical Nurse Leader (37 credit hours)
Fall Semester
NRSG 601-Nursing Theory/Role Development (3)
NRSG 603-Policy / Decision-Making (3)
NRSG 624-Advance Patient Management (3)
NRSG 604-Foundations for a Global Society (3)
Spring Semester
NRSG 610-Research & Evidence Based Practice (3)
NRSG 625-Community Assessment (3)
MBA 643-Health Services Management* (3)
MBA 657-Management Info Technology* (3)
Summer Session
NRSG 690-Practium I** (2)
NRSG 605-Leadership & Ethics (3)
Fall Semester
NRSG 692-Practicum II** (8)
Notes:
* MBA courses NOT requiring MBA 600 as prerequisite.
**CNL Practicum--Total clinical hours required: 400-500
Practicum I will consist of 80 hours (2 credit hours).
Practicum II will consist of 320 hours (8 credit hours).

Emphasis II: Nursing Education (37 credit hours)
Fall Semester
NRSG 601-Nursing Theory/Role Development (3)
NRSG 618-Curriculum Development & Evaluation (3)
NRSG 603-Policy / Decision-Making (3)
NRSG 604-Foundations for a Global Society (3)
Spring Semester
NRSG 610-Research & Evidence Based Practice (3)
NRSG 612-Teaching/Learning Strategies (3)
NRSG 613-Assessment Strategies (3)
NRSG 615-Clinical Readings (3)
Summer Session
NRSG 605-Leadership & Ethics (3)
NRSG 694-Practicum I* (4)
Fall Semester
NRSG 696-Practicum II* (6)
*Nurse Ed Practicum--Clinical hours in immersion experience (Practicum II): 300-400.
Practicum I will consist of 160 hours (4 credit hours) Staff Development
Practicum II will consist of 240 hours (6 credit hours) Academic