Advanced Professional Nurse (MS) - Nurse Educator
Advanced Professional Nurse - Nurse Educator
Degree
Master of Science
Major Credits
30
Total Credits
30
Time to Completion
4-10 Semesters
Locations
Online
Overview
Graduates are prepared for a variety of advanced professional nursing roles and will possess skills for inclusive and equitable advanced nursing practice in diverse settings.

Program Highlights
- Designed for the BS-prepared nurse who wishes to advance their nursing education to the graduate level.
- Graduates will acquire the educational underpinnings for continuing to advance graduate studies at the doctoral level.
- Nurse Educator Emphasis (30 credits)
- Nurse Leader Emphasis (30 credits)
- Dual Emphasis - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leader (42 credits)
Application Requirements
- BA or BSN nursing degree from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited school of nursing preferred or in the final semester of an RN to BS degree completion program by the start of the program (dual enrollment)
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (this requirement may be appealed)
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in at least one state
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Accreditation:
Effective October 25, 2024, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on October 25, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
MSU Status
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Advanced Professional Nurse MS Application Deadlines
U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
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Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
Spring Start | Rolling |
September 1 |
Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |