Master of Science in Nursing

The objectives of the Master of Science degree program with a major in nursing are to provide graduates with the ability to:

• integrate advanced knowledge from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of nursing practice,
• demonstrate competence in a selected functional role (clinical specialist, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, or nursing education),
• evaluate and apply research findings from nursing and related disciplines to advanced nursing practice,
• participate in the development of nursing knowledge by identifying researchable nursing problems, conducting research, and selectively integrating research findings in advanced nursing practice;
• utilize leadership, management, teaching knowledge, and competency to influence nursing practice,
• participate as a leader to influence health policy and improve healthcare delivery systems, and
• contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.

In addition to meeting University admission requirements, applicants should:

• be graduates of a nationally accredited baccalaureate nursing program,
• have completed an undergraduate statistics course,
• demonstrate evidence of current basic client assessment skills, and
• have documented, recent, significant clinical practice (defined as 600 hours during the 12 months prior to acceptance into the program).

To comply with clinical agency contract requirements and South Carolina law, students enrolled in nursing courses with a clinical laboratory must meet specific requirements listed in the School of Nursing Student Handbook.

For additional information, you can contact the Graduate Student Services Coordinator Mr. Patrick Harris at (864) 250-8881 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .