MN Program Course Work

MN-Population Health Course Work (with thesis)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
NURS 503Scientific Inquiry in Nursing2
NURS 504Evidence-Based Practice3
NURS 521
NURS 523
NURS 533
Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation in Nursing, OR
Educational Issues & Curriculum Analysis, OR
Issues & Trends in Healthcare Education: Workforce Diversity & Delivery Methods
6
NURS 542Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology & Assessment for Health Professions4
NURS 554Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Health Professions3
NURS 556* OR
NURS 583
Advanced Population Health Practicum OR
Internship
2 (120 hours non-direct care practicum)
NURS 564Family Health & Health Promotion of Populations 3
NURS 565Information Management for Clinical Practice3
NURS 576Organizational Systems & Leadership 3 (60 hours non-direct care practicum)
NURS 700Master's Thesis6
Total Minimum Required for Degree35
*Practicum courses require the completion of a minimum of 2 credits (120 hours) of experience with a preceptor who has completed a Master's degree in nursing or a related field.

MN-Population Health Course Work (non-thesis)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
NURS 503Scientific Inquiry in Nursing2
NURS 504Evidence Based Practice3
NURS 521
NURS 523
NURS 533
Nursing Education: Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Evaluation, OR
Nursing Education: Curriculum and Accreditation, OR Nursing Education: Delivery Methods for Diversity, Inclusion and Interprofessional Education
6
NURS 542Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Assessment for Health Professions4
NURS 554Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Health Professions3
NURS 556* OR
NURS 583
Advanced Population Health 2 (120 hours non-direct care practicum)
NURS 564Family Health and Health Promotion of Populations 3
NURS 565Information Management for Clinical Practice3
NURS 576Organizational Systems and Leadership I3 (60 hours non-direct care practicum)
NURS 702Master's Clinical Project3
Total Minimum Required for Degree32
*Practicum courses require the completion of a minimum of 2 credits (120 hours) of experience with a preceptor who has completed a Master's degree in nursing or a related field.

RN-MN

Prior to applying to the graduate school and selecting a master’s track option, you will be advised on the completion of the following two courses, which will help bridge your current bachelor’s degree to graduate-level course work in nursing.

  • NURS 360 Contemporary Nursing (3 credits)
  • NURS 440 Community Health Nursing Concepts (3 credits)
  • Review our Steps to Apply page for a list of admission requirements.