Overview

With concentrations in fields such as Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, the program provides comprehensive education that fosters clinical expertise and strategic thinking. Graduates are prepared to meet the complex demands of modern healthcare environments and excel in advanced nursing careers.

The Nursing degree at Kent State University meets the educational eligibility requirements for national certification in the respective area of study. The degree program can be completed in four to five semesters (two full academic years) for full-time students. Part-time students typically take three to four years to complete the program. Completion of a thesis is optional.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction.

Demonstrate competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing, and for leadership and career advancement, including doctoral study.

Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide equitable, evidence-based, inclusive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care.

Careers

Medical and health services managers

Nurse practitioners

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

Clinical nurse specialists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Health Care Policies

Health Policy And Advanced Nursing Practice

Advanced Nursing Informatics

Theoretical Basis For Nursing Practice

Methods Of Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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Priority deadlines

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

35 SCH

35-42

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's and/or graduate degree from an accredited registered nursing program1

Minimum 3.000 undergraduate/graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale

Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a minimum C grade

Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which clinical coursework will be completed

Curriculum vitae

Essay (two pages double spaced, 500 words) describing professional preparation and rationale for seeking the master's degree in the identified specialty along with professional goals and any experience as a nurse caring for the under-served, high risk or vulnerable populations

Admission essay (two pages, double spaced, 500 words)

Three professional letters of reference from healthcare professionals, either a supervisor and/or an advanced practice nurse who can speak to the applicant's professional capabilities

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

10000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

10000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

9800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19600 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Part-time:

Resident: $20,800-$25,000

Non-Resident: $21,200-$25,400

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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