The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs build upon the student’s baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience.
The College of Nursing also offers admission to its master’s degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have completed an AS in Nursing or diploma nursing program and have bachelor’s degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take 9 credits of undergraduate upper-division course work as the prerequisite for graduate study in nursing. Please contact gradnurse@ucf.edu for more information.
The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties.
Program Objectives
The programs prepare students to:
- Translate evidence from nursing science and other disciplines into professional nursing practice to improve outcomes.
- Utilize clinical judgement to design initiatives that improve health, healthcare quality, and safety.
- Engage in collaborative interprofessional partnerships that optimize care coordination and delivery across professional practice settings.
- Evaluate data from technologies to improve outcomes.
Develop a professional identity that reflects nursing values and ethics. - Promote advocacy for the profession and all patients.
This degree has 2 active tracks: Leadership and Management Track, and Nurse Educator Track. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for further details on these Tracks.
Application Deadlines
- Spring
- September 1
- Fall
- April 1
Application deadlines subject to change, see the Graduate Studies website for up-to-date deadlines.
