MSN: Master of Science in Nursing

Go beyond the bedside and advance your career with one of our top-ranked MSN specialties.

Program Info

Explore the field of nursing from different perspectives and put exciting new theories and methods into practice.

Be a leader in shaping the future of nursing.

Our master's program is top-ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Three Master of Science in Nursing specialties are offered:

Community/Public Health Nursing
Make a difference for patients and communities by addressing the roots of our most significant health care issues.
Online Nursing Leadership and ManagementLead with confidence in today’s complex health care environment. Choose a concentration in one of three focus areas:
- Leadership and Management Focus
- Education Focus
- Business Focus: Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA) Dual Degree Option

Online Nursing Informatics
Improve patient care and outcomes through the development, implementation, and evaluation of information technology.

You'll graduate with the skills to:

excel in a career as an administrator, public health nurse, or informatician
work in a specialized area of nursing
be a leader in a professional organization, health care agency, or organization centered on policy
pursue a doctoral degree.

Become a catalyst to advance our health care system and improve patient outcomes.

Ranked No. 7 (tied) in the nation among public schools of nursing by U.S. News & World Report.

The Program Is…

Adaptable

Choose from online and in person programs, and full- and part-time plans of study to fit your busy lifestyle.

Comprehensive

Develop a range of critical skills that will make you a more effective, more prepared, and more versatile nursing professional.

Supportive

We capitalize on our industry connections to identify excellent clinical sites for you, so you don’t have to spend your valuable time doing so.

Our health care landscape is changing. It’s moving from individualized health care to more population health care, and this is a critical time for public health nurses. The knowledge, skills, and abilities I acquired in UMSON’s Community/Public Health Nursing program were instrumental in preparing me for my roles as a public health nurse and administrator.
Carolyn Nganga-Good, MS ’07