AU/AUM Approved for Joint Master's Program

The School of Nursing offers a MSN program jointly with Auburn University Montgomery. This program focuses on the teaching/learning process as it relates to nursing students, patients and their families, and health care providers. Graduates of this program will possess advanced knowledge of educational principles for diverse populations and the roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the area of pediatrics, geriatrics or adult health.

The MSN program consists of 43-51 semester hours. These include major, support, and elective courses. The curriculum is offered via traditional classroom and internet web-based courses. Classes may be offered on the AU or AUM campuses. Both thesis and research project options are available.

Admission to the program is competitive and enrollment is limited. Minimum requirements include:

• a bachelor’s of science in nursing from an accredited college or university
• good academic standing from the last university attended
• successful completion (C or better) of an undergraduate statistics course
• overall GPA of 3.0
• unencumbered license as a registered nurse
• submission of GRE scores
• three letters of reference
• current resume
• essay on the reason for seeking the MSN.

Full-time students are admitted in the Fall semester, with an application deadline of July 1st. Full time study can be completed in 3 semesters and a summer term. To be considered for full time study, students must have practiced full time as a registered nurse for a minimum of 6 months.

Part-time students are admitted in the Summer term with an applications deadline of April 15th. Students may enroll for part-time study with less than 6 months of practice, contingent on continued part-time employment as a registered nurse.

Applications will be handled through the Graduate School. For more information regarding the MSN program please email: msnnurse@auburn.edu.