Secondary Specialties
Master of Science in Nursing students may choose to also earn a Nursing Administration Specialty or Nursing Education Specialty in addition to the primary specialties offered. These two secondary specialties are not offered in conjunction with the MSN alone; students must earn a primary specialty as part of the MSN program and then may continue on to complete the coursework for the Nursing Administration or Nursing Education secondary specialty.
Nurses who already have an MSN and specialty from APU or another institution may enroll in the Nursing Administration or Nursing Education secondary specialty as a post-master’s credential.
Nursing Administration Specialty
Coursework for the Nursing Administration Specialty focuses on combining the resources of nursing, organizational development, and business management. This program prepares nurses for administration of nursing service in a variety of health care settings.
| Required Nursing Administration Specialty Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Core Courses | as per specialty | |
| Advanced Practice Core Courses | as per specialty | |
| Specialty Courses | as per specialty | |
| Specialization Option Courses | as per specialty | |
| Concluding Courses | as per specialty | |
| GNRS 560 | Theory and Practice in Nursing Administration | 5 |
| GNRS 568 | Issues in Health Care Finance | 4 |
| Total | 9 units | |
| Examples | ||
| Total Requirements for the MSN + CNS with Nursing Administration Specialty | 47-49 units | |
| Total Requirements for the MSN + FNP with Nursing Administration Specialty | 53-55 units | |
Nursing Education Specialty
This course of study prepares students at the master’s level for teaching roles in various clinical or academic settings.
| Required Nursing Education Specialty Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Core Courses | as per specialty | |
| Advanced Practice Core Courses | as per specialty | |
| Specialty Courses | as per specialty | |
| Specialization Option Courses | as per specialty | |
| Concluding Courses | as per specialty | |
| GNRS 660 | Theories of Teaching and Instruction | 3 |
| GNRS 662 | Assessment, Curriculum, Development, and Outcomes | 3 |
| GNRS 663 | Clinical Practicum in Nursing Education | 3 |
| If students wish to take the NLN Educator certification examination, GNRS 661 must also be taken. | ||
| Total | 9 units | |
| Examples | ||
| Total Requirements for the MSN + CNS with Nursing Administration Specialty | 47-49 units | |
| Total Requirements for the MSN + FNP with Nursing Administration Specialty | 53-55 units | |
