Overview
Students acquire advanced knowledge and skills in population and community needs assessment, analysis of aggregate data, health planning, as well as program development, implementation, and evaluation.
What you'll study
Focusing on health promotion and prevention, the Nursing - Population Health program at Jacksonville State University allows students to select a vulnerable population focus for study across the curriculum, such as women and infants, children, teens, adults with chronic illnesses, geriatric clients, clients with ethnic or racial disparities, and infectious disease clients, to name a few.
The scope of public health/population health nursing practice and concepts of disaster management, systems leadership, quality and safety are integrated into various courses throughout the curriculum.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories in Nursing
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Organizational and Systems Leadership in Population Health Nursing
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Epidemiology
- Statistical Methods in Healthcare
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Public Health Nursing Health Administration View 1354 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application to JSU Office of Graduate Studies with official transcripts from each institution attended with degrees posted (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university)
- Bachelor's degree with a major in nursing from a regionally accredited university with a professionally accredited nursing program
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in the United States
- Three professional recommendations submitted on required forms
- Written statement of professional goals, expectations, and interests in graduate study
Tuition Fee
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International
15200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
15200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
7600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Jacksonville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.