The College offers master's degree courses at the UK Rural Health Center in Hazard and at Morehead State University. Nurses with diplomas or associate degrees have the choice of combining their programs of study for the BSN and MSN degrees. Evidence of one year of nursing experience, successful scores on the NLN Mobility Profile exams, three letters of reference, and a personal interview are required. The MSN degree will not be awarded without concurrent or prior completion of the BSN requirements. The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program prepares nurse scholars to contribute to the development of nursing science through clinical research and the application of knowledge to nursing practice.
Graduates assume roles in research, education, and administration.
Applicants to the doctoral program must meet the minimum requirements of The Graduate School, as well as the following requirements of the nursing program. An applicant must possess a master's degree in nursing from a National League of Nursing accredited school and a 3.3 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all master's level work. Satisfactory scores on the GRE are expected. Applicants must have a minimum of two years post-baccalaureate experience. Personal interviews and three references are required.