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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)


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  • Grade Requirements: To earn the MSN degree, candidates must complete all MSN program courses with a grade of “B-” or higher and maintain an overall program GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Credit Hour Requirements: Nurse Educator and Nurse Administrator:  A total of 40 credit hours are required.  Family Nurse Practitioner: A total of 53 credit hours are required.
  • Program Code: 2031MSN with Concentration of Educator (2050) or Administration (2051)
  • CIPC: 513802 with Concentration of Educator (513817) or Administration(513802)

Accreditation

The MSN Program is accredited by:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
P. 404.975.5000
F. 404.975.5020
www.acenursing.org

Admission Requirements

Enrollment Director (801) 626-7774, prompt 6

Criteria for admission to the WSU School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing Program can be found on the MSN Program website (weber.edu/msn). Select the “Applications and Checklists” option. Admission is competitive; therefore, the listed criteria for admission should be considered as minimum standards. For more information, please contact the School of Nursing Enrollment Director (801) 626-7774, prompt 6.

Prior to beginning the admissions process applicants must be a current matriculated student at Weber State University or apply for admission to the University.

The MSN Program application requirements may be requested through email to MSN@weber.edu or by phone (801) 626-7774, option 6. Applications become available online at weber.edu/msn October 1 with a deadline date of March 1. Pending student enrollment, the MSN coursework begins each fall semester.

A $60 application fee must be paid at the end of the online application process. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee.

Course Requirements for MSN - Nurse Educator or Nurse Administrator


Concentration Courses Required (21 credit hours)


Select one of the following concentrations

MSN Project (4 credit hours)


Note:


Please see Admission Advisors.

Course Requirements for MSNP-Family Nurse Practitioner


Required MSNP Family Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (13 credit hours)


MSN Project (4 credit hours)


Note:


Please see Admission Advisors.

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