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Passing scores on all sections of
the State Board Test Pool Examination.
This examination must be
written on the first testing date
following award of the temporary
license. Failure on any section
of the State Board Examination
necessitates dismissal from the
graduate program in nursing.
Some programs require an extra
form or statement from those
who wish to be considered for internal
assistantships, fellowships
or other funding packages. Check
the program Web site or ask the
program contact for details.
Financial Aid from the Program
Some programs require an extra
form or statement from those
who wish to be considered for internal
assistantships, fellowships
or other funding packages. Check
the program Web site or ask the
program contact for details.
Areas of Study for the Master
of Science in Nursing
Students in the Master of Science
program obtain advanced practice
preparation in one of three
areas: health restoration/support;
health promotion/protection; or
health-care systems. All of these
areas of study are available at the
doctoral level.
Health/Restoration Support
Students in this area prepare as
clinical nurse specialists. An area
of specialization is achieved by
the selection of a population of
choice across the life span. Also,
students may choose to focus
on the roles of educator, administrator,
or some combination of
these roles, such as clinical nurse
specialist/educator.
Health Promotion/Protection
Students in this area may prepare
for certifi cation as nurse practitioners
in mental health, family, pediatric
and geriatrics or as clinical
nurse specialists in mental health,
public health or school health.
Health Care Systems
This area prepares students for
nursing leadership roles in acute
care or community settings. In
addition, students may include a
minor in business administration.
Master of Science in
Nursing Progression
Requirements
The MS in nursing requires a
minimum of 35 credit hours beyond
the baccalaureate degree;
the total hours vary according to
the area of study. For satisfactory
progress, students must maintain
a GPA of 3.0 and be continually
enrolled during fall and spring
semesters until completion of
the degree.
Thesis or Master’s Exam
Each candidate must pass a final
examination to demonstrate
mastery of the fundamental principles
of the work included in the
course of study offered for the
degree. This requirement may be
fulfilled by completion of a thesis
or the Master’s Exam (MS exam).
The MS exam consists of a paper
that should reflect the graduate
student’s grasp and synthesis
of the clinical and theoretical
knowledge gained in the course
of study.
To satisfy requirements for the
MS, a student must:
- Complete an approved program
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successfully defend a written
thesis or complete the MS Exam
Complete the program within a
five-year period
Doctorate in Nursing
Admission Contact Information
nursing@missouri.edu
S244 School of Nursing
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-0200
Admission Criteria for the
Doctorate in Nursing
Deadline for Fall entrance: N/A
- Minimum TOEFL score:
550/213/79-80 (Paper/Computer/
Internet). Will accept IELTS scores
for English profi ciency on a caseby-case
basis. Besides the TOEFL,
both the Test of Written English
(TWE) and the Test of Spoken
English (TSE) may be required.
- Minimum GRE score: 1000 V+Q
and 4.0 writing
- Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate
program with a 3.2 minimum
GPA (4.0 scale) or graduate
of an accredited master’s program
with a 3.5 minimum GPA
- Doctoral students are admitted
at various times during the academic
year. After application materials
are reviewed, applicants
may be invited for an interview.
Required Application Materials
to the Graduate School:
All required Graduate School
documents.
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