Nursing (MSN), Master of Science Degree - Generalist Track
Program Location
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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 Advanced Generalist Curriculum - Online
(August 1, 2015 and thereafter) (To locate curriculum for courses begun prior to August 1, 2015, please see the
2015-2016 West Coast University Catalog)
Graduate Nursing Core
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 510 | Policy Organization and Financing Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 530 | APRN Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| NURS 570 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 580 | APRN Advanced Health/Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 590A | Advanced Clinical Concepts | 1.5 |
| NURS 590B | Advanced Clinical Concepts | 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.