University of Kansas

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: Master of Science in Nursing/Organizational Leadership masters Master of Science in Nursing/Public Health masters Master of Science in Nursing/Nursing Informatics masters Master of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner masters Master of Science in Nursing/Clinical Research Management masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-BSN Entry)/Organizational Leadership doctorate Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-MS Entry)/Leadership doctorate Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-BSN Entry)/Clinical Research Management doctorate Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-BSN Entry)/Nursing Informatics doctorate Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-BSN Entry)/Public Health Nursing doctorate Doctor of Nursing Practice (post-BSN Entry)/Psychiatric Mental Health doctorate
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Our online classes are developed to fully involve the student in the learning experience. We have significant support for course development from eductional experts experienced in online learning.
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	11
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing administration/leadership
Concentrations offered
Nursing administration/leadership Informatics Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Psychiatric/mental health

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

39

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	32 full-time; 6 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	91% full-time; 50% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	18
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	4 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	25
Maximum class size	40

Integration With Campus

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

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.5 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	7 years