MSN Curriculum
Full-time Plan of Study
Please note that (TU) designates a class taught by Troy University and USA designates a course taught by University of South Alabama. These courses are online. All other courses are hybrid courses and may meet 1-3 times per semester.
| Fall Semester 1 - Full-time |
| NSG 6671 Advanced Pathophysiology (TU) | 3 |
| NURS 7210 Role of the CNS for Advanced Practice | 1 |
| NSG 6692 Data Analysis Technique (TU) | 2 |
| NURS 7310 Theoretical Foundations in Teaching Learning | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
| Spring Semester 1- Full-time |
NURS 7110 Advanced Physical Assesment and Applied Clinical Concepts I
(1 hour of lab and 60 hrs clinical practicum) | 5 |
| NURS 7250 Public Policy & Healthcare Financing | 2 |
| NURS 7320 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (USA) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
| Summer Semester 1 - Full-time |
| NURS 7230 Human Diversity | 2 |
| NURS 7220 Principles of Ethics for the Health Professional | 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fall Semester 2 - Full-time |
| NURS 7120 Applied Clinical Concepts II in Adult Health Nursing (120 hours of clinical practicum) | 4 |
| NURS 7270 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NURS Health Parity in Diverse Populations | 2 |
| NURS 7930 Directed Studies (optional) | 1-6 |
Total Credit Hours: | 8-14 |
| Spring Semester 2 - Full-time |
| NURS 7320 Development and Evaluation of Educational Programs | 3 |
| Interdisiplinary Elective (if not taken Summer I) | 3 |
| Directed Studies (optional, may be used to refine EBP project) | |
Total Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
Fall Semester 2 - Full-time | |
| NURS 7910 CNS Practicum in Education (320 hours of clinical practicum) | 7 |
NURS 7980 EBP Project | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Program Semester Credit Hour Total - 46-55
Part-time plan of study will be individualized based on student need and course offerings.