Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Program the graduate will be able to:

1. Acquire advanced knowledge from the science and humanities to support advanced nursing practice and role development.
2. Expand personal knowledge of nursing theories and concepts to serve as a basis for advanced nursing practice.
3. Acquire the knowledge and skills related to a specific role in nursing.
4. Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the research process.
5. Provide care for urban-based ethnically and culturally diverse clients, in health and illness, utilizing appropriate theoretical frameworks.
6. Plan, initiate, and evaluate change in the health care system.
7. Utilize computers and other technologies to manage, evaluate, and investigate health care issues.
8. Develop and implement leadership strategies for the improvement of health care.
9. Collaborate with multi-disciplined health care teams to foster continuity of care.
10. Advocate for health care consumer improvement, and for the advancement of nursing as a profession.
11. Participate in lifelong learning as a professional member of society.
12. Acquire a foundation for doctoral study.

1. A Master’s degree in Nursing.
2. At least one Graduate level course in research and one in statistics.
3. A cGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on Master’s course work.
4. A photocopy of current R.N. licensure in the State of Maryland or valid member of the Nurse Multi-State Licensure Compact should be submitted to the CSU Office of Admissions.
5. Evidence of personal and professional qualification in the form of three (3) professional recommendations.
6. A personal interview is required.

Application Process

1. The Office of Admissions must receive application and supporting documents for the Master’s and Post-Master’s programs by July 15th for fall semester and December 15th for spring semester.
2. The FNP program admits students to the fall, spring and summer terms. All applicants must submit the following materials:
   • Complete the Coppin State University Graduate Division Application for Admission, pay the required application fee, and submit three (3) letters of recommendation. Have this information sent to the Office of Admissions.
   • Official transcripts from each college or university you attended should be sent to the Office of Admissions.
   • A photocopy of current R.N. licensure in the State of Maryland or valid member of the Nurse Multi-State Licensure Compact should be submitted to the CSU Office of Admissions.
   • A statement of goals and objectives should be submitted to the CSU Office of Admissions.
   • International applicants must submit an official Testing of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report to the Office of Admissions.
   • Proof of satisfactory completion of a course in statistics and nursing research.

Coppin State University
College of Health Professions
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Program (Graduate Degree)
Post-Masters Certificate Full-Time