Master of Science Degree Program
The School of Nursing offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree. At present, the masters curriculum offers six specialty areas:
- Advanced Adult Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Community Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Three functional role development areas are offered:
- Administration
- Education
- Nurse Practitioner in either Pediatric – Primary Care, Women’s Health, or Family Nurse Practitioner
The education area of role development prepares teachers for collegiate programs in associate or baccalaureate degree nursing education. The administration area of role development focuses on management of nursing positions in various service agency settings. The nurse practitioner tracts are designed to develop advanced practitioner skills in professional nurses who will be able to function in accordance with state laws.
View the Curriculum Guide for the Master of Science Program
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Admission Requirements for the Master’s Program
Students seeking admission to the Master of Science in nursing program are subject to the rules and regulations applied by the Graduate College. Admission to graduate study in nursing at Hampton University is open to all qualified applicants who meet the requirements as stated in the Graduate Catalog. Potential students are encouraged to consult the Graduate Catalog prior to applying for admission. In addition, admission to the master's program requires:
- A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in Nursing.
- An undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 overall and 2.7 in nursing on a 4.0 scale.
- Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), with a verbal score of at least 450 or an Analytical Writing Assessment score of at least 4.0.
- Completed application to the Graduate College.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the applicant’s professional qualifications. Letters should be on professional letterhead and address the nature of the professional’s knowledge of the applicant. Letters should come from professionals, such as, the applicant’s most recent employer, a previous nursing professor, supervisors and/or nurse managers. The professional providing the reference must also complete Parts II & III of the recommendation.
- A personal statement that delineates the applicant’s: 1) rationale for selecting Hampton University School of Nursing’s master’s program, 2) description of goals and aspirations, 3) how the applicant expects to benefit from master’s level study, and, 4) previous research and scholarship and current research interest. The essay should be 3 to 5 typed pages, double spaced, 12-point font and either Times New Roman or Arial font.
- Graduate nursing students participating in clinical experiences must hold and maintain a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state/jurisdiction in which they will participate in clinical experiences.
- An undergraduate course in statistics and an undergraduate course in physical assessment.
- One year of clinical experience beyond the baccalaureate degree prior to clinical courses.
- A current resume that includes sections on Education, Research and Scholarly Activity, and Service.
- A personal interview (at the student’s expense) with a faculty member who teaches in the Master of Science degree program in the School of Nursing.
- Approval of the Graduate Admissions, Scholarships and Standards Committee of the School of Nursing.
- The entire application package including the application form, transcripts, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation must be sent to: Graduate College, Hampton University Hampton, Virginia 23668
Admission Procedures
- Call the Graduate Office at 757.727.5454 to have an application mailed to you
- Submit a completed application. A personal statement that delineates yours goals and research interest, and the application fee ($25) to the Graduate College, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia 23668. You must send the following materials to the Graduate College as a part of your application:
- Official transcripts from all institutions,
- GRE test scores (you do not have to submit GRE scores if you have a master’s in nursing), and
- Two letters of recommendations for the masters program and
- Submit all other requirements as listed in:
NOTE: Admission documents will not be forwarded to the School of Nursing until all documents are received.
- Schedule a personal interview with a faculty member who teaches in the MS of PhD program in the School of Nursing
- Receive approval from the Graduate Admissions, Scholarships and Standards Committee of the School of Nursing
For further information, please call the School of Nursing (Graduate Office) at 757.727.5672