Course variations

Course summary

The Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public Health combined degrees program provides an opportunity for nurses to gain knowledge and skills in public health, education, and community health nursing. There are two nursing options available within the combined degrees program. The first option provides the nurse with the knowledge and skills to practice in public health and to teach in schools of nursing or in health education settings. The second option provides the knowledge and skills to practice in public health and advanced community health nursing. In addition to the core courses of the MPH and MSN programs, the education option includes teaching and learning theories; curriculum development and evaluation, instructional design; and student and program evaluation. It includes a practice teaching experience in a school of nursing or an education practice setting. For the clinical specialization option, courses include knowledge and skills in advanced community health nursing practice.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should complete their graduate study to apply for masters degree and should complete their masters degree to apply for doctoral degree. The minimum scores required for admission are: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 61 (iBT-Internet-Based Test), 500 (paper-based test) or 173 (computer-based test). Students applying for Graduate Assistantships are required to score a minimum of 79 (iBT-Internet-Based Test), 550 (paper-based test), or 213 (computer-based test) unless departments indicate a higher minimum score. International English Language Testing System (IELTS- must be academic version) with an equivalency score of 6. Graduate assistants are required to score a minimum of 7 unless departments indicate higher minimum score.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

University Of Nevada, Reno

Department name

Division of Health Sciences, Orvis School of Nursing