Degree Requirements: 36 Credit Hours

Programs Available:

M.S.N. Degree, with a focus in Chronic Care Management, 36 credit hours
M.S.N. Degree, with a focus in Nursing Education, 36 credit hours

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or its equivalent from a college accredited by the appropriate accrediting association.
2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale)
3. Prerequisite-Statistics. Program requires a prerequisite in Introductory Statistics with a C or better.
4. The MAT or GRE is not required for admission.
5. Unrestricted and current single state Georgia RN license or a compact license that includes Georgia.
6. One year of full-time clinical nursing experience.
7. Submission/completion of all of the following materials:
   • Complete College of Graduate Studies online application with payment of required fee.
   • Three letters of recommendation. Forms in the online application are acceptable, or you can attach 3 recommendation letters to the application.
   • Proof of American Heart Association Level C (2 person-BLS) CPR certification.
   • Proof of RN licensure (write COPY) over any replication of license submitted.
8. Upon acceptance:
   • Georgia Southern University Health Services Form (must be completed before first-semester entry and updated each semester afterward)
   • School of Nursing Student Health forms (required before the first day of the first semester)
   • Proof of current RN malpractice liability insurance (policy cover page) with name, dates of coverage, amount. Progression Requirements
   • Course Progression: All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “B” Other Program Requirements
   • See academic standards and regulations in the graduate section for information on Program of Study and comprehensive examination procedures.
   • Students must meet the progression policies of College of Graduate Studies and the MSN Program.