University of North Dakota

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Nursing - Anesthesia

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The College of Nursing offers graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. or the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in nursing. Information on any newly approved programs of study since the printing of this catalog will be available on the College of Nursing website.

There are currently six Master of Science tracks, five postmaster’s certifications, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing offered in the graduate nursing program. Capstone projects include the thesis or non-thesis independent study options at the master’s level and the comprehensive examination and dissertation in the doctoral program. For the majority of the master’s tracks, a nationally based certification examination is available, including Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing-Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (NP), Gerontological CNS, Gerontological NP, Advanced Public Health Nurse, and Nurse Educator.

The Master of Science degree in nursing is targeted to prepare advanced practice nurses in areas of clinical specialization, as nurse practitioners or nurse educators, and to expand the scientific knowledge for nursing practice through research. The entire program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The course of study for Nurse Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) for Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs.

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditations at the college, department, or program level.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Student Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999