Nursing M.S. — Clinical Nurse Specialist in Chronic Illness (CNS) Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 44-47 Credits
See “Nursing M.S.”.
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree In Nursing
Degree Requirements
Required Major Core Credits — 9 hours
Successful completion of a comprehensive exam is required to complete the Master of Science program.
Required Emphasis Credits — 35-38 hours
CNS Emphasis (32 hours)
| NURS 602 | Management of Chronically Ill Populations I | 4 |
| NURS 604 | Management of Chronically Ill Populations II | 4 |
| NURS 610 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 612 | Advanced Pharmacology | 4 |
| NURS 614 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 630 | Teaching Strategies in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 665 | Seminar Topics in Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NURS 680 | Advanced Practice Role Practicum | 1 - 9 |
| NURS 690 | Advanced Professional Role | 2 |
Research Requirement (3-6 hours)
Successful completion of a comprehensive exam is required to complete the Master of Science program