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.
The ELMS program requires 65 units of nursing coursework, including clinical experiences in every term. Students will complete a total of 855 clinical hours, including a practicum experience in the final term of the program.
The program is completed in five academic terms, including one summer term, over the course of two years. This page outlines the course sequence of the program.
Plan of Study
The following course sequence represents the nursing major for students entering the program in Fall 2025 or later. The degree requirements for prior start terms can be found in the Graduate Catalog.
Fall Year 1 — M1 Term
| 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: A Population-based Perspective | 3 |
| NURS 608C The Practice of Fundamental Nursing Care for the Advanced Generalist Nurse [Clinical] | 2 |
| Total Units | 16 |
Spring Year 1 — M2 Term
| 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 [Clinical] | 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 [Clinical] | 2 |
| NURS 625 Biostatistics for Healthcare Research and Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
| Total Units | 13 |
Summer Year 1 — M3 Term
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 720 Nursing Research for Evidence-based Practice and Quality Improvement | 3 |
| NURS 724 Health Policy: Implications for Population Health and Quality Improvement | 3 |
| Total Units | 6 |
Fall Year 2 — M4 Term
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 702 The Science of Nursing Care of Families and Newborns: A Population-based Perspective | 3 |
| NURS 702C The Practice of Nursing Care of Families and Newborns for the Advanced Generalist
Nurse [Clinical] |
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 [Clinical] | 2 |
| NURS 716 The Science of Comprehensive Adult Nursing: A Population-based Perspective | 3 |
| NURS 716C The Practice of Comprehensive Adult Nursing for the Advanced Generalist Nurse [Clinical] | 2 |
| Total Units | 15 |
Spring Year 2 — M5 Term
| required Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| NURS 626 Advanced Concepts in Quality and Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| 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 [Clinical] | 2 |
| NURS 722 Nursing Leadership and Management for the Advanced Generalist Nurse |
3 |
| NURS 723 Practicum for the Advanced Generalist Nurse |
4 |
| Total Units | 15 |