In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree, as described in Part Four of this bulletin, the student must complete an officially approved 37-58 unit course of study. The program includes:
- Thirteen units of core courses to include NURS 604A , NURS 604B , NURS 608 , NURS 622 , and NURS 684 .
- A minimum of 18-45 units of graduate courses in the area of concentration or specialization.
- Zero to six units of electives.
- NURS 799A , Thesis, OR Plan B Option, Comprehensive Examination, NURS 798 (see below).
Students in all concentrations may choose between Plan A, Thesis or Project, or Plan B, Comprehensive Examination or Comprehensive Evidence-based change project. The choice of Plan A or Plan B should be made early in the program. Students should consult with the concentration chair for current policies. Up to 12 semester units may be accepted in transfer from an accredited School of Nursing.
Specialization in Acute/Critical Care Nursing
(Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator Preparation)
(SIMS Code: 554635)
Admission currently suspended for the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator Preparation.
All graduates meet requirements for clinical nurse specialist (CNS) certification in California and are eligible to sit for the national Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist certification.
Required courses for the Master of Science degree with a concentration in advanced practice nursing of adults and the elderly and a specialization in acute/critical care nursing (CNS) and nurse educator preparation are as follows:
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