Master of Science – Major in Nursing
Offered at the University Center of Greenville
The Master of Science – Major in Nursing Program is designed to build upon the first professional degree. The student may select one of the four study options: • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) • Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (A/GNP) • Nursing Administration • Nursing Education The nurse practitioner options articulate with the baccalaureate program in the continued acquisition of advanced nursing knowledge and skills of the specialist. These specializations build toward advanced nursing practice in selected clinical practice and role areas. Theory, research and role development are emphasized to enable the graduate to participate in the development of nursing knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession. The Master of Science – Major in Nursing Program is offered exclusively in Greenville, South Carolina at the University Center of Greenville. Admission Requirements: • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a nationally-accredited institution. • Admission to the Clemson Graduate School. • Meet all requirements of the Clemson Graduate School. • Cumulative GPA of 3.0+ overall. • Licensure to practice nursing in South Carolina. • Current resume detailing your professional experience. • Competitive GRE scores within the last 5 years. • Two professional references—one from someone familiar with you clinically and one from someone familiar with you academically.
Application Deadline: March 1 for the Summe
• Documentation of at least 600 hours of clinical experience within the last 12 months. • Optional department interview. Program Prerequisites: • Undergraduate statistics course: all options. • Undergraduate computer course (or equivalent skills): all options. • Health Assessment skills course: all options (In-class course. Online courses not accepted) • Undergraduate accounting course: Nursing Administration only.
er semester. October 1 for the Spring semester.
For Additional Information: Financial Aid www.clemson.edu/financial-aid Graduate Record Exam (GRE) www.ets.org/gre Graduate School Admissions www.grad.clemson.edu/index.php Nursing Program Additional Information www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/nursing/ academics/degrees/ms_in_nursing Tuition and Fees www.grad.clemson.edu/programs/tuition.php University Center of Greenville www.UCgreenville.org
Contact Information: School of Nursing University Center of Greenville 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite B-5 Greenville, SC 29607 p (864) 250-6702 f (864) 250-6711 mastersnursing@clemson.edu
Clemson University is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Baccalaureate, Master’s, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees. Questions related to accreditation should be directed to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; phone 404-679-4501.