The work for the student's Master's thesis or project is generally done independently with the oversight of the Supervisory Committee of the student's choosing. This allows the student to pursue an area of particular interest in the rich learning environment that the School of Nursing provides. On a full time basis, the preparation for the Family Nurse Practitioner takes 6 quarters. Students are usually at the University on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, exceptions being for students taking courses outside their pathway. An extended curriculum plan is available for students who prefer fewer credits in a given quarter, due to outside obligations, and usually takes 3 years to complete.
Extended students have individualized schedules so the days they are on campus varies.