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MNSc and APRN Specialties

About our Graduate Programs

The Graduate Program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced specialty practice in advanced nursing roles and for entry into doctoral study in nursing, if desired. The College of Nursing (CON) offers six focal areas for master’s studies in nursing practitioner programs.  The College of Nursing (CON) also offers a specialty in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education. Advanced practice specialties are offered as Post-Master’s only.

Specialties-

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

  • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

  • Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

  • MNSc: Nursing Education

  • MNSc: Nursing Administration

Master’s of Nursing Science

We also offer a post-masters completion program for APRNs returning for another area of certification. Review the Master’s of Nursing Science (MNSc) descriptions for each specialty to determine the best fit for your future.  For detailed information regarding each individual specialty, you may contact the specialty coordinator listed on the specialty description.

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