A participative process is used to identify and facilitate options and services for meeting individuals' health needs, decreasing fragmentation and duplication of care, and enhancing quality, cost-effective outcomes. Part time study is also available. Thesis or non-thesis options are available. Admission Requirements Applicants are expected to meet the Graduate School admission requirements. Videotape of the actual class sent to students to view at their convenience.
Students can access materials via e-mail.
Contact with advisors and instructor is primarily through e-mail or chat rooms. This is a cooperative program with the Schools of Nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Students have the option of taking selected courses offered by these Schools of Nursing via IITS or on site. A Post-Masters Certificate in the Case Manager role track is available for nurses who have a MSN degree. The semester hours vary depending on the prior education of the MSN nurse.