Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at West Chester University is designed to advance your career to the next level with two areas of specialization: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Nurse Educator. Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Nurse Educator programs are offered 100% online, in full- or part-time formats, with synchronous and asynchronous options for working professionals to maintain full-time employment while pursuing their degree. Precepted practicum hours are required for degree completion.
Our program now also includes an MSN with Accelerated BSN option, an intensive 24-month program for students holding a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, combining in-person classes, hybrid classes, and in-person clinical experiences to earn both a BSN and MSN. Precepted practicum hours are required for degree completion.
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the MSN program prepares graduates for a job market projected to grow by 6% through 2032, with master’s level nursing positions expected to grow even more. Nurses with an MSN can command salaries more than 20% higher than RNs, depending on their specialty. Now is the perfect time to elevate your nursing career with an MSN from West Chester University!
Program Highlights
The curriculum follows the MSN Essentials. Specialty courses are typically taken after Core Curriculum requirements are completed.
Practicum hours:
- Regional placement with Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Regional placement with Nurse Educators
- Student and faculty collaboration
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates of this program may seek employment in educational settings, acute or long-term care settings, or community health care agencies.