Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificates
Program requirements
Requirements for graduation from the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program include completion of four core courses, and specialty courses for each option. All students are required to register for WRIT 5000 - Writing for the Professions during the first semester of the study unless they test out during the onsite orientation. Each candidate for the M.S.N. degree must complete a minimum of 25 semester hours of graduate credit at North Park University. Each candidate for completion of the post-Master’s NP certificate must complete a minimum of 23 semester hours of graduate credit at North Park University. Students may complete any of the programs on a part-time or full-time basis. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above is required for graduation or certificate completion.