Nursing
Online Master of Science
Gain advanced skills and knowledge in specialized nursing.
With flexible online coursework and in-person internships, our program allows you to continue your education while balancing work and your other commitments. Depending on your goals and interests, you can pursue the family nurse practitioner or nursing education specialization. You’ll increase your career options and open the door to leadership opportunities.
Credit hours required
Nursing education:
38
Family nurse practitioner:
50
Tuition per credit hour
Nursing education:
$533.32
Family nurse practitioner:
$773.32
Application Deadlines
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 22 |
| Spring | January 1 |
What Can I Do With an M.S. in Nursing from NIU?
The nursing education specialization will prepare you for educator roles in many settings, including educating at the bachelor’s/associate degree level or in health care facilities.
With a family nurse practitioner specialization, you’ll be ready to thrive in an advanced practice role as a family nurse practitioner and sit for national certification exams.
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How to Apply
You can apply if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA for the last 60 hours of the program
- Current Illinois RN license
- At least 2,000 hours of clinical practice experience in a specialty area within the three years prior to admission (nursing education specialization only)
You’ll apply through the Graduate School. Your application materials will include:
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Professional goal statement
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I have made many new friends, mentors and advisors. Many of my professors have taken the time to mentor me, and the mentorship has continued even after the courses have ended.
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Corbin Tyson
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ctyson@niu.edu
815-753-6279
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