Southeast Missouri State University offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a family nurse practitioner option and an advanced role specialization option. Advanced role specialization includes development of the adult health clinical nurse specialist/care manager or nurse educator.

The University's graduate nursing program is the only graduate nursing program physically located in the region and focuses on the assessment, management and delivery of health care services to individuals and families across the lifespan. Particular emphasis is directed to health care needs of underserved populations in rural areas. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The MSN program prepares graduates for critical investigation, integration, and synthesis of scientific knowledge in advanced nursing.  A total of 40 credit hours is required for the advanced role specialization option and 42 credit hours for the family nurse practitioner option. A post- master's family nurse practitioner curricular sequence is available and requires 21 credit hours. 

We appreciate your interest in our program. For additional information call (573) 986-6413.