School of Nursing - CSU, Chico
Master of Science
The master's degree program at California State University, Chico has been in existence since 1970 and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Our graduates currently function in influential health advisory positions at the state level, as nursing faculty in programs throughout California, as administrators in many types of health organizations, and as expert clinicians and managers.
Our program is geared to meet the needs of nurses in a rural area. We provide a strong program that enables students to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of adult health and the educator role. The clinical core courses provide a broad foundation in aspects of adult health from a biophysical and psycho-social/spiritual perspective, and we encourage and facilitate the development of each student's own area of clinical interest within the focus of the program. In addition, courses in research, nursing theory, and teaching/learning add depth to the core foundation. The course in the dynamics of the advanced nursing role helps with career planning and the transition into the expanded roles opened up by a master's degree in nursing.
CSU, Chico's Graduate Nursing Program has been named one of the best in the nation by MastersDegreeOnline.org! - Each year, the site lists the best online degree programs in the country based on specializations offered, research conducted and graduate success. Rigor of program and program reputation are also considered. To create the list, the organization interviews deans, surveys students and conducts private research. CSU, Chico's School of Nursing joins the University of San Francisco; University of Massachusetts, Boston; and California State University, Los Angeles in earning the distinction!
Application Requirements for the MSN Program
Virtual Advising/Recruitment Sessions - Fall 2013
Wednesday, Sept. 18 - 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29 - 2-4 p.m.
Thursdau, Nov. 21 - 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11 - 2-4 p.m.
Note! ... New student orientation is August 22 and 23, 2013!
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The School of Nursing is excited to announce that we are now offering TWO options for the MSN program. We will continue with the option in Nurse Education and are adding an option in NursingLeadership. We are also moving to an annual admissions cycle, and will be admitting students for fall 2014. We will be accepting applications May 2014. New student orientation is August 22 and 23, 2013. Please contact Jenny Lillibridge, jlillibridge@csuchico.edu for more information if you are interested. |
Review details of the master's student handbook (PDF).
Visit the Graduate Studies website to learn more about graduate education at Chico State.