Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

M.S.N. Overview

Grand Valley State University's Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) is offered through the university's Kirkhof College of Nursing and prepares students for roles in nursing administration, nursing education, or advanced practice nursing.

About the M.S.N. Degree

The program curriculum provides learning in three components: nursing theory and research, clinical emphasis, and functional role preparation. Learning takes place in the classroom and in supervised practica that encourage individuality, critical analysis, and collaboration with other members of the health care team.

• Flexibile. Traditional weekday program or non-traditional weekend format. Students in non-traditional courses meet face-to-face four times per semester, on weekends, and fulfill the remainder of the class requirements with web-enhanced coursework.
• Versatile. Select from five areas of clinical emphasis: adult/elderly, child, family, women, and mental health.
• Practical. Graduates are prepared to improve health care by assuming leadership roles in collaboration with other professionals and consumers, provide nursing care in a specialty area of practice by applying advanced knowledge synthesized from nursing and related disciplines, and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
• Convenient. Courses are offered primarily at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences in downtown Grand Rapids.

Completion of the M.P.A.S. degree requires 109 credits in the professional curriculum.

Related Programs

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
• Post Master's Certificate in Advanced Practice Nursing
• Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education
• Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration
• Seidman M.B.A. with an emphasis in Health Sector Management

Admissions

M.S.E. degree requirements and application for admission are available online. The $30 application fee is waived for undergraduate alumni of Grand Valley.

Cost

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and offers a number of ways to finance your graduate degree.