Candidates for the degree of Master of Science must satisfactorily complete a program of study and submit a master's project. Candidates must also fulfill all requirements of the curriculum in which they are enrolled.

The required Capstone Project is a scholarly paper for which a number of options are available. These include a project proposal that does not require implementation for graduation; completion of a qualitative or quantitative research project; an evaluation research project; or an educational or administrative project.

All students must pass a written Comprehensive Examination given at the completion of all course work. This requirement is for all students admitted after Spring 2007.

Degree requirements must be completed within 5 years after matriculation. At the end of the five-year period, the student's record is re-evaluated in terms of the curriculum in effect at the time and the student is advised of any additional requirements for graduation. The responsibility of fulfilling degree requirements rests with the student.

All students enrolled in any M.S. program take the same required set of foundational "core" courses (15 credits). Some of these courses have prerequisites or self-study modules. The core courses must be completed before enrolling in the "specialty" courses. Each student must complete a Capstone Project at the end of the specialty course work.

Course#	Course Title		Credits
NUR 602	Frameworks for Advanced Nursing		3
NUR 606	Statistics for Nursing Research		3
NUR 607	Informatics: Health Science Information, Data & Knowledge		3
NUR 650	Seminar in Nursing Research: Conduct and Utilization		3
NUR 702	Health Issues, Policy, and Politics in Healthcare		3
		Total Credits:	15

Course#	Course Title	Credits
NUR 753	Capstone Project	3