The Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of Central Missouri was created to help you learn the area of study you are passionate about, while also meeting your needs as a working nurse.
We offer two distinct tracks:
MS Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
MS Nursing - Nurse Educator (NE)
Nursing is an intricate combination of art and science. Caring for human beings is performed with culturally competent and holistic care. At UCM, you will learn Â鶹Դ´ other graduate students — and professors — who are equally passionate about human health and education.
Gain real-world nursing experience from practicing nurse practitioners and educators
The University of Central Missouri’s Master of Science in Nursing program provides a dynamic and unique learning experience. Our MS Nursing - Nurse Educator track is offered 100% online, while our MS Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner track is offered in a hybrid format — partially online and partially on campus in Lee’s Summit.
What you will study
In the University of Central Missouri’s Master of Science in Nursing degree program, you will have the option to choose from two tracks with a variety of specialties to advance your nursing career or become a better nurse practitioner or educator.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
FNP graduate students in UCM’s Master of Nursing degree program will be able to complete practicum hours and gain experience in a full range of specialties, including women’s health, pediatrics, geriatrics and more. You will complete classes such as:
Organizational Leadership in Complex Health Systems
Health Care Policy and Advocacy
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing
Primary Care of Women
Primary Care of Pediatrics
Advanced Pathophysiology
Nurse Educator (NE)
Nursing Educator graduate students in UCM’s Master of Nursing degree program complete a teaching project, which will help you understand teaching and learning in academic or professional development settings. You’ll also study topics such as:
Teaching Theory in Nursing
Teaching Clinical Practice in Nursing
Designing Nursing Curriculum
What can you do with an MSN Degree from UCM?
Graduates from the University of Central Missouri’s Master of Nursing degree program become family nurse practitioners, nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists and clinical educators.
A Master of Science in Nursing degree will open up opportunities in a high-demand field
Give yourself an edge in the nursing field with a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Career opportunities for MSN degree program graduates are expected to grow, with both nurse educator and family nurse practitioner jobs widely available.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
1 March 2025
Start date
May 2025
UCM Lee's Summit Campus
1101 NW Innovation Parkway,
LEE'S SUMMIT,
Missouri,
64086, United States
Students must have an awarded bachelor's degree from either a U.S. regionally accredited 4-year institution or an international institution that upon transcript evaluation is equivalent to a 4-year regionally accredited institution. Any graduate level course work taken else where must be a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above to be admissible to UCM Graduate Studies.
Accepted English Proficiency Exams:
TOEFL exam score of 79 IBT
IELTS exam score of 6.0
Duolingo composite exam score of 120
UCM Proficiency Test of 79
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UCM ensures that it provides outstanding facilities and support so that all students can achieve their maximum potential.
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