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Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

The School of Nursing offers nine program options leading to the master of science in nursing degree. Graduate education in nursing opens doors of opportunity in new and expanding fields of health care. A master's degree forms the basis for advanced nursing practice, continued professional development and further graduate study. The nurse specialist is an expert in a discrete area of nursing practice. Students are admitted to one of the following program options provided a cohort group is available:

  • Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (42 credit hours)
  • Adult Nurse Practitioner (42 credit hours)*
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (42 credit hours)*
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (43 credit hours)
  • Nurse Executive (37 credit hours)
  • Nurse Educator (38 credit hours)
  • Nurse Midwifery (47 credit hours)**
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (42 credit hours)
  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (42 credit hours)
* Students in this program must submit copies of their RN licenses for both Missouri and Kansas during clinical coursework.
** Offered in cooperation with the University of Kansas School of Nursing.

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