The graduate programs represent a culturally diverse student population with representation from throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Graduates of master's and doctoral programs in nursing are in great demand, and employment opportunities are excellent throughout the nation. Applying All students must apply to both the University and the College of Nursing. To be considered for admission, undergraduate applicants must complete a minimum of 30 credits with a minimum honor point average of 2.5 in prerequisite courses. Students must file a B.S.N. application for admission, including transcripts, by March 31 for fall term admission.
Selection is based on scholarship in prerequisite course work.
Selection is based on GRE scores, an autobiographical and goals statement, scholastic achievement, and professional references. Application deadlines for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program are two months prior to the term of admission. The Ph.D. priority application deadline is December 1 of the year prior to admission. Applications received after the priority deadline are considered if space is available. Stress in spouses and families of coronary bypass surgery patients.