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Program checklist · MS

Nursing, MS

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Master of Science in Nursing requires successful completion of 46-48 credits for the award of the degree. Full- and part-time program options of study are available. There are two specializations of study: Community Health and Adult-Gerontological.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_db784d13
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

27 items
  1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an ACEN, CNEA or CCNE-accredited school of nursing program
    Not resolved to a course
  2. A descriptive statistics course with a grade of C or better
    Not resolved to a course
  3. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better
    Not resolved to a course
  4. A current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the United States
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Students must pass the NCLEX-RN examination before enrolling in the graduate program
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Prior to beginning clinical experiences in a New York State clinical facility, students must submit a copy of their current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in New York, which is a requirement of the New York State Department of Education Office of the Professions
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Please upload a PDF of your NURSYS license verification (review directions for uploading your NURSYS license)
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who can authoritatively comment on applicants’ academic achievements, work, or clinical experience. It is expected that a professional referent is a current or former supervisor or faculty member and may not be a personal friend or family member of the applicant
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Submission of a 500-word personal statement
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Proof of English proficiency (official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic Scores)
    Not resolved to a course
  11. International Student Financial Statement Form
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Proof of an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing or its equivalent
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Proof of a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in their home country
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Proof of a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the United States
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Please upload a PDF of your NURSYS license verification (review directions for uploading your NURSYS license)
    Not resolved to a course
  16. An evaluation of the applicant’s academic transcript from the student’s home country must be evaluated by World Educational Services (WES)
    Not resolved to a course
  17. There are two admission cycles - Fall and Spring. Fall and Spring deadlines are listed on the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions website.
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Domestic students may apply for non-degree/non-matriculated status. If admitted, a maximum of 12 graduate nursing credits may be completed as a non-degree student. Upon successful completion of up to 12 credits, students are encouraged to apply for matriculated status in the program of their choice. The director of the graduate nursing programs, provides academic advisement regarding appropriate courses for non-degree students who are attempting to demonstrate their ability to succeed in graduate nursing courses and in anticipation of students applying for future matriculation.
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Students who do not meet all academic requirements for admission, as determined by the academic program, may be admitted conditionally. Specific conditions for admission to degree status and a timetable for fulfilling those conditions will be identified by the program at the time of conditional admission. Each semester, the program will review the student’s progress toward satisfying those conditions and recommend appropriate action to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
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  20. One year of full-time employment as a professional registered nurse is recommended prior to admission to a graduate nursing program, but is not required. Students may be admitted to begin the master’s degree program on a part-time basis to allow time to gain confidence in their nursing skills while working as an RN.
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Students admitted to a graduate nursing program must possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively via email, demonstrate the ability to use various software applications, conduct web searches, download and upload files using Microsoft Word, and use Google Drive. Students must also be able to communicate via web-based platforms such as Zoom and must verify sufficient internet access at home to participate in web-based meetings or class activities.
    Not resolved to a course
  22. International student applicants cannot be admitted “conditionally” based on changes to federal regulations implemented in 2016 by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
    Not resolved to a course
  23. International student applicants who have not met minimum TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic score requirements may be recommended for an offer of admission from the Decker School of Nursing, but may be granted provisional admission by the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
    Not resolved to a course
  24. A provisional admission status related to these test scores requires the applicant to provide sufficient proof of English proficiency.
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Once sufficient proof has been provided by the applicant, the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions will default the admissions decision back to that assigned by the department, and the student will receive a regular letter of admission and an I-20.
    Not resolved to a course
  26. In such cases, the student will be required to take an English as a Second Language Institute Program (ESI) assessment. Exam results assist the department in determining which ESI courses must be completed by the student, preliminary to or concurrently with core graduate nursing course requirements in the first and/or subsequent semesters, at the discretion of the graduate nursing program director.
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Binghamton University is not authorized to issue Forms I-20/DS-2019 for international students seeking F/J non-immigrant status for the DNP program.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Requirements

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    Course Requirements

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      Community Health Nursing, MS Course Requirements (47-48 credits total)

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        Requirements

        5 items
        1. NURS 502
          Cncpt H/A Nrs Adv Clin Pract
          Not resolved to a course
        2. NURS 600
          Adv Rsrch Methods & Quant Anls
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NURS 532
          Nurs & Comm Hlth Care Delv Sys
          Not resolved to a course
        4. NURS 540
          Elem Epidemiology&Biostatistic
          Not resolved to a course
        5. OR PH 520
          Epidemiology I - Basic Princip
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. NURS 556
          Functional Role I - Educator
          Not resolved to a course
        2. NURS 541
          Community Health Nurs Prac I
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NURS 503
          Scientific Inquiry:Theor Found
          Not resolved to a course
        4. NURS 520
          Adv Patho&PharmXLfSpn nonAPRN
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        3 items
        1. NURS 535
          Scientific Inquiry:Application
          Not resolved to a course
        2. NURS 557
          Functional Role II Educator
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NURS 542
          Community Health Nurs Prac II
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. NURS 570
          Proseminar
          Not resolved to a course
        2. NURS 590
          Functional Role III - Educator
          Not resolved to a course
        3. NURS 543
          Community Health Nurs Prac III
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Elective 3 Credits (NURS 558, 4 credits, is the recommended elective if earning the Nurse Educator Certificate)
          Not resolved to a course

        Adult-Gerontological, MS Course Requirements (46-47 credits total)

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          Requirements

          4 items
          1. NURS 600
            Adv Rsrch Methods & Quant Anls
            Not resolved to a course
          2. NURS 502
            Cncpt H/A Nrs Adv Clin Pract
            Not resolved to a course
          3. NURS 532
            Nurs & Comm Hlth Care Delv Sys
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Requirements

          4 items
          1. NURS 520
            Adv Patho&PharmXLfSpn nonAPRN
            Not resolved to a course
          2. NURS 503
            Scientific Inquiry:Theor Found
            Not resolved to a course
          3. NURS 556
            Functional Role I - Educator
            Not resolved to a course
          4. NURS 511
            Adult-Gerontological Nursing I
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          3 items
          1. NURS 535
            Scientific Inquiry:Application
            Not resolved to a course
          2. NURS 557
            Functional Role II Educator
            Not resolved to a course
          3. NURS 512
            Adult-Gerontological Nurs II
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          4 items
          1. NURS 570
            Proseminar
            Not resolved to a course
          2. NURS 590
            Functional Role III - Educator
            Not resolved to a course
          3. NURS 513
            Adult-Gerontological Nurs III
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Electve 3 Credits (NURS 558, 4 credits, is the recommended elective if earning the Nurse Educator Certificate)
            Not resolved to a course

          Synthesis Experience (Paper, Project, or Thesis)

          0 items

            Additional Information About the Program

            2 items
            1. Full-time study: 2 years
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Part-time study: 3-4 years
              Not resolved to a course
            Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2244&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0124.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.