Nursing, M.S.N. - Nursing Education
The program (MSN) is accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) Commission for Nursing Education Accrediation (CNEA).
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education program are referred to the Admission Requirements section for general criteria and guidelines for admission to the University.
Specific criteria required by the Wehrheim School of Nursing include:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited (ACEN, CNEA or CCNE) school of nursing.
- Undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. When GPA is below this, probational acceptance may be considered if the candidate demonstrates graduate study potential by other means.
- Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate statistics course (equivalent to MATH 130 Elements of Statistics 1), physical assessment course, and a research course in nursing.
- Computer literacy and access to a computer and internet service.
- Three current academic and/or professional references.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged.
- Successful completion of a personal interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee.
- Current résumé and statement of intent.
- Verified academic transcripts.
