Michigan State University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Education masters Nurse Practitioner Family masters Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
The Michigan State University College of Nursing on-line MSN enables students to pursue their education as advanced practice nurses with expert faculty and preceptors. Clinical Nurse Specialist-Ed is completely on-line home community based clinicals. The Family NP an Adult -Gerontology NP tracks provide the education and clinical experiences necessary to deliver primary care. A hybrid program, it combines on-line with on campus events and community based clinical practicum experiences.
School type	Public
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	3
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing practitioner
Concentrations offered
Nursing practitioner Clinical nurse specialist
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Adult/geriatric – primary Family/primary care

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	21 full-time; 8 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	76% full-time; 13% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	12
Average experience teaching online courses	8 years
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	1 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	30
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

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

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	N/A