M.S. in Nursing

The graduate program in nursing at Albany State University is built on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.  The program is designed to prepare individuals who are highly knowledgeable in advanced clinical nursing, and whose education will enable them to make significant contributions to health care. The Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing.

The purpose of the master’s program is to prepare students who are:

  • Advanced practicing nurses, family nurse practitioners or nurse educators.
  • Beginning researchers.
  • Highly knowledgeable individuals who are capable of influencing health care delivery policies.

Program Overview

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN), the graduate will be able to:

  • Critically analyze health care data in order to promote optimal health;
  • Participate as a researcher and a consumer of research in advancing nursing science and practice;
  • Integrate synthesized knowledge of behavioral and natural science, humanities, technology and nursing science to perform advanced-practice nursing roles;
  • Exhibit expertise in the advanced-practice nursing role of family nurse practitioner or nurse educator;
  • Engage in professional and scholarly activities that promote the profession of nursing and individual development in advanced-practice nursing;
  • Assume advanced leadership roles, including collaborating with members of interdisciplinary teams, and influencing policy-making that impacts positively on health care delivery.

The online program offers two concentrations – Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) and Nurse Educators (NE). The FNP concentration requires 44 semester hours and the NE concentration requires 36 semester hours. Each area of concentration is designed to be completed within two calendar years.

Professors have online office hours to assist students through phone and email as needed. In addition, the faculty will assist students with potential internships and employment possibilities. The faculty will also support students with their academic progress and help them stay on track for graduation.

For more information, see the Nursing Department’s Academic Programs or Request Information.