Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
“I have learned countless lessons both academic and spiritual in nature. Higher education in nursing not only gives us the opportunity to positively influence those in our communities, but through education and leadership we empower others to do the same.”
Your Degree
This program provides immersive clinical experiences with biblical truths infused in the curriculum. The rigorous didactic and clinical education program spans 22 months with a strong emphasis in evidence-based clinical examination, diagnosis of injuries sustained by physically active patients.
Your Facilities
Though the MSN program is an online degree program, students meet on campus twice during the program. An Orientation Residency Day is held every August, and a final presentations and Pinning Residency Day is held every December for graduating MSN students.
Your College
The College of Nursing at Charleston Southern University prepares students to enter the healthcare profession. Whether you work in a hospital, a school, a facility or home health, the career opportunities are endless.
Timeframe
Application Requirements
- Graduate Application
- Goals Statement
- Resume
- Official transcripts from every college attended
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, cumulative
- Copy of active, unrestricted nursing license
- GRE or MAT taken within the last 5 years for applicants whose undergraduate GPA <3.0. GRE or MAT requirement may be waived if previous graduate level courses have been taken. Decisions to waive this requirement will be made on an individual basis.
ADN-MSN applicants
- Undergraduate Statistics course within the past 10 years*
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
*Students whose statistics course is older than 10 years may be given the option to test out.
In the MSN program, you’ll take courses like…
- Nursing Informatics
- Theoretical Frameworks in Nursing
- Evidence-Based Research in Nursing
- Nursing Curriculum Design
- Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators
- Teaching Methodologies in Nursing
- Healthcare Economics and Financial Management of Nursing Systems

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