Degree Programs

All students must apply using ASU’s application for graduate admission. Students applying to a masters, doctoral or graduate certificate program will apply as a degree-seeking student.

The admission requirements can be viewed by searching academic programs. 

 

Our graduate programs do not require entrance exams.

 

The Edson College offers graduate degrees in both nursing and in health.

For any postlicensure graduate degrees in nursing – including the MS Nursing, MS Nursing (Nursing Education) and DNP programs –, a BSN from a regionally accredited institution and an active unencumbered RN licensure is required for admission. Applicants who completed a master’s entry nursing program – commonly referred to as MEPN or MECN programs – may also apply. 

A BSN is not required to apply for the prelicensure MS Nursing (Entry to Nursing Practice) program. The master’s entry into nursing program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline from a regionally accredited institution who wish to become a Registered Nurse.

For our other programs focused on health and health care – including masters, doctoral and certificate options – an incoming student can have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution. For a full list of our health programs that do not require a BSN for admission, click here. 

 

ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation offers a post-master's DNP program, with two pathways: with advanced practice specialty and without advanced practice specialty (or adding a new specialty).

 

It depends – faculty will review the courses you have taken to determine if any may be used. Refer to ASU’s Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook for more details on pre-admission credits. 

For those entering the post-masters DNP program, up to 40 credit hours of your masters degree coursework will be applied toward the required 84 credit hours to obtain your doctoral degree.

 

This varies based on each program and on full-time or part-time attendance. Please see the each degree for more information.

 

Yes, we offer many programs fully online.

Coursework for the DNP programs are conducted in a hybrid-online format. Several different modalities are used to enhance the student’s learning, including multimedia presentations, asynchronous discussion boards and live chats. Travel to campus is required 2 – 3 times per semester (depending on the courses being taught).

 

The amount a student can work varies based on many factors, including part-time or full-time enrollment and what responsibilities each student has beyond work and school.

Many of our graduate programs are flexible and allow students to continue working either part-time or full-time. For some programs, however, students are advised to work minimal hours to ensure they can successfully complete both coursework and clinical requirements.

If an applicant plans to work while pursuing graduate studies and has concerns about balancing work and school, applicants are encouraged to discuss this with a faculty member during their admission interview (if applicable).

 

No, but you may check this web site to find one: http://www.allnursingschools.com.

Note: certified nurse midwives are eligible to apply for entry to our post-masters DNP program.

 

Yes, there are clinical requirements for the all of the DNP and MS Nursing programs; the number of required hours varies depending on the program.

 

Full-time and part-time options are available. See the individual programs for more information on the academic plans for each or contact us for more information.

 

ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation does not have a nurse anesthetist program. You may check the http://www.allnursingschools.com for existing programs.

Note: certified nurse anesthetists are eligible to apply for entry to our post-masters DNP program.

 

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Contact the Edson College recruitment team at 602-496-0937 or EdsonCollege.Graduate@asu.edu.

University professorships require a doctoral degree and doctoral study is essential to establish an independent research career. PhD preparation allows one to contribute to the development of science by conducting research both independently and collaboratively. It also provides the credentials necessary for teaching. Finally, it provides a basis for leadership skills necessary to influence health processes, outcomes, and policy.

 

No, a nursing degree is not required. While many students who apply to the program have nursing degrees, students from health and behavioral health-related fields are also eligible to apply. It is up to each applicant to make a case for how their educational background has prepared them for the Nursing and Healthcare Innovation PhD program.

 

Most students enroll full-time to promote timely completion of the program and continuity in the development of research. However, there is a part-time option which requires a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.

 

On admission, we ask students to work only part time, if at all, to maximize their chances of success. Based on our previous experience, the most successful students focus strongly on their program of study, with work taking a secondary place. Students who choose to work full-time after admission are often at higher risk for academic problems and program dropout.

 

The program is a hybrid of on-site immersions, distance coursework, and on-campus requirements (e.g., dissertation defense). Students meet on on-campus for the first week of the fall and spring semesters. For the remainder of the semester, the courses are held on a set day and time each week, and students must be available to attend on-site or login for the live course.

 

The PhD degree is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers as leaders in health research, education, and policy, consistent with scientific and academic roles.

 

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation has a long history of excellence in education, research, practice, and leadership. Our faculty are widely recognized as scholars and researchers – and they will be your teachers and mentors.

 

It usually takes four years of full-time study for students who enter the program with a master's degree. Additionally, it typically takes five years of full-time study for students entering the program with a bachelor's degree.

 

Students in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation are eligible for loans and scholarships from various sources. Traineeships are available to a limited number of graduate students. All students admitted will be considered for scholarship funds and research and teaching assistantships. For more information about financial assistance, contact ASU's Student Financial Assistance office at (480) 965-3355, or online at https://students.asu.edu/financialaid.