Nursing (MSN), Master of Science Degree - Generalist Track
Program Location
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Center for Graduate Studies (May 2015 Cohort)
Orange County & Dallas Campuses-Online (August 2015 Cohort and forward)
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Program Credits
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36 Credits
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Program Length*
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6 Trimesters, 96 Instructional Weeks
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Time to Complete
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24 Months
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*Program length may vary.
The generalist Master of Science in nursing degree builds upon prior clinical knowledge and experience and focuses on the core knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential to meet the complexities of health care. The generalist curriculum provides a foundation for an advanced nursing practice role.
MSN Generalist Curriculum
(Prior to August 1, 2015)
Core Nursing Courses
| HCM 530 | Information Systems for Health Care Programs | 3.0 |
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3.0 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3.0 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3.0 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | 3.0 |
| NURS 570 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3.0 |
| NURS 580 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment | 3.0 |
| NURS 592 | Advanced Clinical Practice: Theory | 1.0 |
| NURS 593L | Advanced Clinical Practice: Practicum | 2.0 |
| NURS 690A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 690B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36.0 |
MSN Advanced Generalist Curriculum - Online
(August 1, 2015 and thereafter)
Graduate Nursing Core
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3.0 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3.0 |
| NURS 535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning (formerly NURS 600) | 3.0 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3.0 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | 3.0 |
| NURS 570 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3.0 |
| NURS 580 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment | 3.0 |
| NURS 590A | Advanced Clinical Practice: Theory | 1.5 |
| NURS 590B | Advanced Clinical Practice: Theory | 1.5 |
| NURS 591L-A | Advanced Clinical Practice: Practicum | 1.5 |
| NURS 591L-B | Advanced Clinical Practice: Practicum | 1.5 |
| NURS 690A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 690B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36.0 |
MSN Program Costs
For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.