Overview
Nationally accredited, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students in advanced theory and practice in a specialized clinical area of nursing. Graduate students are prepared to assume functional, advanced practice roles as clinical nurse specialists, parish nurses, family nurse practitioners, adult nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, or school nurses, and may elect an additional emphasis in administration or education. The combination of theory, research, and professional development also prepares graduates for doctoral study in nursing.
APU's School of Nursing also offers the MSN with uniquely combined clinical specialties. Read more about the combined MSN programs available.
Benefits and Distinctives
- Clinical experiences include hospital care services for diverse cultural/ethnic groups, the poor, the underserved, and the homeless.
- Accredited by WASC and CCNE
- Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Learn more about the program and our faculty.
School of Nursing Accreditation
Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, the School of Nursing's programs earn accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the California Board of Registered Nursing.
University Reputation
Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.
According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.
