Course Sequence
The entry-level Master of Science (ELMS) program is a full-time, year-round program. Students will progress through the program with their cohort.
Students must complete 73 units of nursing coursework to complete the degree requirements for the M.S. in nursing. This includes clinical experiences each term and a 6-credit practicum in the final term.
Course Sequence
The program will be completed in five academic terms, including one summer term, over the course of two years. This page outlines the course sequence of the program.
Fall Term — Year 1
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
|
NURS 602 Basic Concepts in Nursing Quality and Safety |
3 |
| NURS 604 Health Assessment for the Advanced Generalist Nurse | 3 |
| NURS 606 Advanced Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | 2 |
| NURS 607 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 608 The Science of Fundamental Nursing Care | 3 |
| NURS 608C The Practice of Fundamental Nursing Care for the Advanced Generalist Nurse | 2 |
| Total Units | 16 |
Spring Term — Year 1
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 620 The Science of Mental Health Nursing: A Population-based Perspective |
3 |
| NURS 620C The Practice of Mental Health Nursing for the Advanced Generalist Nurse | 2 |
| NURS 622 The Science of Adult Health Nursing: A Population-based Perspective | 3 |
| NURS 622C The Practice of Adult Health Nursing for the Advanced Generalist Nurse | 2 |
| NURS 625 Biostatistics for Healthcare Research and Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 626 Advanced Concepts in Quality and Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| Total Units | 16 |
Summer Term — Year 1
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| HLTH 630 Epidemiology and Public Health |
3 |
| NURS 702 The Science of Nursing Care of Women and Newborns: A Population-based Perspective |
3 |
| NURS 702C The Practice of Nursing Care of Women and Newborns for the Advanced Generalist
Nurse |
2 |
| NURS 704 The Science of Pediatric Nursing Care: A Population-based Perspective | 3 |
| NURS 704C The Practice of Pediatric Nursing Care for the Advanced Generalist Nurse | 2 |
| Total Units | 13 |
Fall Term — Year 2
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 716 The Science of Comprehensive Adult Health Nursing: A Population-based Perspective |
3 |
| NURS 716C The Practice of Comprehensive Adult Health Nursing for the Advanced Generalist
Nurse |
2 |
| NURS 718 The Science of Public Health Nursing: A Population-based Perspective |
3 |
| NURS 718C The Practice of Public Health Nursing for the Advanced Generalist Nurse | 2 |
| NURS 720 Nursing Research for Evidence-based Practice and Quality Improvement | 3 |
| Elective* | 3 |
| Total Units | 16 |
*Course selections for the elective requirement will be made in consultation with the program director or assigned faculty advisor. Electives must be a graduate course at the 600-level or above.
Spring Term — Year 2
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 722 Nursing Leadership and Management for the Advanced Generalist Nurse |
3 |
| NURS 723 Practicum for the Advanced Generalist Nurse |
6 |
| NURS 724 Health Policy: Implications for Population Health and Quality Improvement | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 |