The School of Nursing offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree with tracks in Nursing Education, and Family Nurse Practitioner
The FNP and Nurse Educator master’s programs at SCSU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Coursework for our FNP program is hybrid, combining online and on-ground learning experiences, while our MSN Nurse Educator and MSN Nurse Leadership and Administration tracks are fully online. All programs require clinical hours to be completed in person at approved clinical site(s).
Courses include a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning. All synchronous classes are scheduled on Tuesdays to make planning more convenient and predictable for our students.
Please click the link for each individual program to learn more about program requirements and available plans of study.
In addition to our degree programs, post-master’s certificate programs are available in the FNP and Nurse Educator tracks for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Interested candidates can visit our FAQ document to read more about the MSN program at Southern Connecticut State University.
Admissions Forms for the MSN Program
All admissions forms required to complete your application are found here.
Applicants must complete the Graduate School application first. Transcripts from all schools previously attended will be required by the Graduate School. Completing this step generates an ID number the applicant then uses to track the application materials and allows the student to register for classes. Prospective students should also submit the following to the School of Graduate Studies: A copy of a current CT nursing license, 2 letters of reference (one professional and one academic), and a completed essay. Letters of reference must be on official letterhead, and recommenders will be sent an email requesting these letters once the candidate fills out the application. For questions about the MSN plans of study or to take courses as a non-matriculated student, please contact the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Kristi Maynard (bovak2@southernct.edu) For questions about the application process, please contact NursingInfo@southernct.edu.
Taking MSN Classes as a Non-Matriculated Student
Interested candidates may take up to 9 credits of non-clinical courses in the MSN program as a non-matriculated student at the discretion of the program director. It is expected and necessary for each student to complete the full application process to become a matriculated student before the 3 courses have been completed. A student is not officially in the MSN program until the student is offered acceptance by the graduate school and matriculated. If you are interested in taking a graduate level course as a non-matriculated student, please follow the instructions on: Visiting and Non-Degree Students.
Post-master's degree students are not required to complete the core courses or a special project capstone course but must show verification of having taken NP-level graduate nursing courses in Advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced health assessment prior to completing the FNP roles courses. All FNP roles courses begin in the fall semester and run through the following summer.
Information for a complete list of tuition and fees for full and part time graduate study.