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The Framingham Master of Science in Nursing program consists of ten (10) courses or 40 credits. Students take a Common Core of six (6) courses, and then select a four (4) course concentration in either Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership. A thesis, an evidence-based research project/paper, will be completed as part of the requirements for the Common Core courses.
Below are the requirements for those entering the MSN Program in Fall 2012.
| Common Core (6) | |
|---|---|
| NURC 905 | Health and Education Resources and Policies |
| NURC 915 | Advanced Technology and Nursing Informatics |
| NURC 925 |
Ethical, Social and Cultural Competencies |
| NURC 935 | Essential Preparation for Advanced Nursing Role |
| NURC 971 | Nursing Theory and Research I |
| NURC 972 | Nursing Theory and Research II |
| Nursing Education Concentration (4) | |
|---|---|
| NURE 941 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation |
| NURE 951 | Course Development and Implementation |
| NURE 981 | Advanced Teaching Methods (Practicum I) |
| NURE 991 | Application of Technology to Education (Practicum II) |
| Nursing Leadership Concentration (4) | |
|---|---|
| NURL 943 | Strategic Planning for Nursing's Future |
| NURL 953 | Role in Health Care Systems |
| NURL 983 | Practicum in Organizational Management Skills (Practicum I) |
| NURL 993 | Internship in Independent Leadership Skills (Practicum II) |
Coordinator and Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Bechtel, Nursing
Notes:
- Requirements are accurate to date. However, the University reserves the right to change requirements in the future, and will notify applicants should any changes be made.
- Refer to appropriate catalog for Degree Requirements for prior years.






