School of Nursing Graduate
Master of Science in Nursing
MSN Master of Science in Nursing
The online MSN in Leadership and Education program is a one-track, dual-focused online master’s degree program.
Curriculum
One track, dual focus
The dual focus of leadership and education will provide graduates with career opportunities to work in clinical leadership and/or academic nursing environments either in separate positions or simultaneously in a joint position.
Credits
Complete a minimum of 30 graduate level credits in the MSN program at UB.
Academic standing
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while in the program.
Practicum
Complete the required 128 hours of practicum experience, and maintain an active, unrestricted nursing license throughout your clinical/practicum courses.
Time limit
Complete the degree requirements within 5 years from matriculation into the program.
Admission requirements
How to apply
Required materials
- Application
- Official transcripts for the last degree earned
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in your state of residence
- While this program is not open to international students, we invite you to explore other opportunities at UB. See our full list of academic programs.
Transfer credits
- Graduate students with a BSN transferring from another institution can apply for admission.
- The transfer of master’s level courses from another university will be individually reviewed for possible course credit, but only if 30 graduate-level credits are completed here at University of Bridgeport and if equal content and level of coursework are confirmed for each course.
Bridging the academic and practice divide
The Nursing Leadership and Education master’s degree at University of Bridgeport is a new degree model designed to prepare nurses with expertise in organizational and systems leadership with adult learning theory and teaching methods that can improve outcomes in patients, communities and global healthcare environments.
Leadership and Education are currently two areas in desperate need of graduate level nurses to align leadership skills with nurse educator knowledge in order to synthesize and strengthen the nurse of tomorrow. A broader range of nursing expertise is needed to cross the divide between academia and practice. Graduates from this innovative graduate program will lead interdisciplinary teams to advance the transformation of healthcare and bridge the academic/practice divide.
Learning outcomes and careers
Where the MSN leads
Potential career paths for graduates of the Leadership and Education degree program include these, or any combination of these positions. At UB, we have a futuristic view of nursing and have a framework to guide leaders into the formation of new and unique career paths.
Also on completion
Upon conclusion of the MSN Leadership and Education program, you will be able to: Employ business management principles, informatics processes and technologies to deliver safe nursing care to diverse populations in a variety of settings. Facilitate improvements in communication and collaboration that advance inter-professional partnerships. Model leadership and educator behaviors that advance professional nursing standards, laws, and policies in practice. Incorporate ethical principles that advocate for social justice and the eradication of structural racism and systematic inequality in nursing and society. Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry and self-reflection that fosters flexibility and professional maturity. Contribute to an environment that promotes self-care, personal health and well-being. Integrate epidemiological, social, core scientific and environmental data to design interventions that improve the health outcomes of diverse patient populations. Incorporate knowledge of curriculum development and design, implementation, and evaluation of health in nursing education programs.
Where our graduates work
- Hartford Healthcare
- Mass General Brigham – Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
- Mount Sinai
- Yale New Haven Health
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The master’s degree program in nursing at University of Bridgeport is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Notice of Upcoming CCNE Accreditation Review: Invitation for third-party comments. For more information see accreditation.
Course catalog
Every course, in full
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
GR Core – 15 weeks 9 credits (may be waived if taken as an undergraduate)
3 courses
GR Core – 15 weeks 9 credits (may be waived if taken as an undergraduate)
Direct Care Core – 15 weeks
3 courses
9 credits
Direct Care Core – 15 weeks
Elective courses – 6 credits (2 required)
9 courses
Elective courses – 6 credits (2 required)
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 500 | Accounting, Business Law & Ethics |
| ACCT 505 | Managerial and Cost Accounting |
| EDUC 509 | Psychological Foundations in Education |
| EDUC 566 | Contemporary Problems in Education II |
| EDUC 592 | Digital Literacy for Educators |
| MGMT 505 | Organizational Behavior |
| MGMT 511 | Human Resources Management |
| MGMT 512 | Organizational Development |
| MGMT 534 | Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management |
Leadership/Education 12 credits
4 courses
Leadership/Education 12 credits
Leadership/Education Practicum – 15 weeks
1 course
6 credits
Leadership/Education Practicum – 15 weeks
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NURS 613 | Advanced Practicum in Educ / Leadership |
GR Core- 15 weeks 9 Credits
3 courses
GR Core- 15 weeks 9 Credits
Direct Care Core – 15 weeks
3 courses
9 credits
Direct Care Core – 15 weeks
Electives – 7 or 15 weeks
9 courses
6 credits
Electives – 7 or 15 weeks
Take 6 credits from departments EDUC and/or BUSN
Elective courses – 6 credits (2 required)
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 500 | Accounting, Business Law & Ethics |
| ACCT 505 | Managerial and Cost Accounting |
| EDUC 509 | Psychological Foundations in Education |
| EDUC 566 | Contemporary Problems in Education II |
| EDUC 592 | Digital Literacy for Educators |
| MGMT 505 | Organizational Behavior |
| MGMT 511 | Human Resources Management |
| MGMT 512 | Organizational Development |
| MGMT 534 | Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management |
Leadership/Education 12 credits
4 courses
Leadership/Education 12 credits
Leadership/Education Practicum – 15 weeks
1 course
6 credits
Leadership/Education Practicum – 15 weeks
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NURS 613 | Advanced Practicum in Educ / Leadership |
Prerequisites required to bridge into MSN
3 courses
Prerequisites required to bridge into MSN
GR Core- 15 weeks 9 Credits
3 courses
GR Core- 15 weeks 9 Credits
Direct Care Core – 15 weeks
3 courses
9 credits
Direct Care Core – 15 weeks
Electives – 7 or 15 weeks
9 courses
6 credits
Electives – 7 or 15 weeks
Elective courses – 6 credits (2 required)
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 505 | Managerial and Cost Accounting |
| ACCT 500 | Accounting, Business Law & Ethics |
| EDUC 509 | Psychological Foundations in Education |
| EDUC 566 | Contemporary Problems in Education II |
| EDUC 592 | Digital Literacy for Educators |
| MGMT 505 | Organizational Behavior |
| MGMT 511 | Human Resources Management |
| MGMT 512 | Organizational Development |
| MGMT 534 | Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management |
Leadership/Education 12 credits
4 courses
Leadership/Education 12 credits
Leadership/Education Practicum – 15 weeks
1 course
6 credits
Leadership/Education Practicum – 15 weeks
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NURS 613 | Advanced Practicum in Educ / Leadership |
Three program entry points
Three program entry points
| Entry degree | Process to enter credits | Credits req for MSN |
|---|---|---|
| UB RN to BSN (internal) | Direct entry after BSN conferred | 33-42 |
| BSN (external) | Admission requirements | 42 |
| AD/diploma & non-nursing bachelor’s degree (Bridge) | Admission requirements (no BSN degree conferred) | *48 |
*Requires co-requisites
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