MASTER OF SCIENCE

Hampton University’s School of Nursing offers the Master of Science degree in Nursing. A student may choose between the advanced nursing practice role of nurse education. The Nurse Educator student will also choose a clinical specialty or population focus of advanced adult nursing, community health nursing, or community health/psychiatric nursing.

The Master of Science Degree program can be completed in 46/47 hours of coursework, and the completion of a thesis and thesis defense or a comprehensive examination. The program is designed to afford students the opportunity to enroll on a part-time or full-time basis according to the existing structure of the Graduate College. Didactic courses are scheduled during evening hours to allow a student to remain in the workforce and continue the educational process. Clinical practicum experiences are planned according to the schedule of the affiliating agency or institution.

The education area of role development prepares teachers for collegiate programs in associate or baccalaureate degree nursing education.

All graduates are prepared in advanced nursing practice with proficiency in evaluating the health care needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities. The terminal objectives for the Master of Science degree program in nursing emphasize the synthesis of knowledge and the responsibility of graduates to participate in, evaluate, or conduct circumscribed research.

Research is an integral aspect of the curriculum in the Master of Science degree program in nursing. Application, utilization, and critical evaluation of the research process and resultant finding are emphasized as the body of evidence for the improvement and advancement of nursing education and positive patient outcomes.