Benedictine University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: Online Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program: Graduate Nursing Studies at Benedictine University masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
We create an environment of intellectual inquiry, personal accountability, and cultural, racial, and religious diversity. The program is accredited by CCNE and the curriculum meets the AACN Masters Essentials. Graduates are prepared to assume roles in their profession and in complex, evolving, health care systems. The faculty recognize the unique needs of adult learners and 24/7 online support provides adult students with the flexibility they require.
School type	Private
Grad programs CCNE accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	Yes
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	No
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing education
Concentrations offered
Nursing administration/leadership Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

24

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	Yes

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	3 full-time; 16 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 94% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	3
Average experience teaching online courses	8 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	N/A

Class Size

Average class size	11
Maximum class size	20

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	6 years