A total of 5 credits of thesis is required for the degree. Specific requirements for additional course work will be determined by the Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing and the Thesis Chair. For part-time students, admission to Graduate Study only is recommended, with formal admission to a specialty track being delayed until core course requirements have been completed. Enrollment in any clinical course requires formal admission to graduate study and to the specialty track. Students are required to provide their own transportation to clinical sites.
Students are also responsible for their portion of the cost of audio-conferencing.
It is recommended that students have access to a personal computer and that they gain basic skills in computerized word processing prior to entry into the nursing programs. Scheduling of Courses Graduate nursing courses are offered in an alternative scheduling format consisting of intensive classroom sessions presented in short time blocks on the UAA campus followed by periodic class meetings throughout the semester that are available via computer and audio-conference. In addition, all students have the opportunity to take advantage of clinical learning opportunities throughout the State, including both urban and rural settings.