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DARE MASTER OF SCIENCE
TO with a major in NURSING ADMINISTRATION ONLINE
DREAM
with a major in NURSING EDUCATION ONLINE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Master of Science with a major in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education:
I B.S. Degree with an upper division nursing major from a regionally accredited program.
I Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree granting
institution of which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
I Anyone applying to become a student or faculty member of Indiana Wesleyan University must
provide proof that all nursing licenses - whether current or inactive - are unencumbered. Potential
students or faculty with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for
enrollment or employment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
I Evidence of personal and professional qualifications from three persons familiar with the
applicant's academic ability, work experience, professional nursing contributions and potential to
achieve in graduate school.
I Original transcript from the bachelor degree granting institution.
I Personal statement of goals for graduate study.
I At least one year of professional practice. Students applying for admission to the Nursing
Administration or Nursing Education majors must have 1000 hours of direct contact and/or care
for patients within the three years prior to admission.
I Two criminal history background checks will be conducted on all enrolled students. The first will
be conducted upon initial enrollment to the program. The second will be conducted prior to the
student's first practicum experience. (Cost for these checks is included in student fees.)
Progression in the program may depend on the results of these checks.
I Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not first language.
COURSES REQUIRED
Students first complete the common core curriculum listed below then one specialization track: either Nursing
Administration or Nursing Education, for a total of 40 credit-hours.
Core Courses
GNRU505 Advanced Nursing Seminar 3 credits
GNUR510 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 credits
GNUR557 Ethics in Health Care 3 credits
GNUR544 Health Policy: Process & Analysis 2 credits
GNUR521 Trends & Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing 2 credits
GNUR523 Foundations of Adult Education 3 credits
GNUR528 Biostatistics and Epidemiology 3 credits
GNUR559 Research Methods 3 credits
Nursing Administration Specialization Track
GNUR570 Professional Role Development for the Nurse Administrator 2 credits
GNUR572 Management of Health Care Delivery Systems 3 credits
GNUR574 Organizational Behavior 3 credits
GNUR576 Organization and Financing of Health Care 3 credits
GNUR578 Advanced Nursing Management 5 credits
GNUR590 Nursing Investigation 3 credits
Nursing Education Specialization Track
GNUR562 Professional Role Development for the Nurse Educator 2 credits
GNUR564 Curriculum Design 3 credits
GNUR566 Program Evaluation and Assessment 3 credits
GNUR568 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3 credits
GNUR569 Advanced Nursing Instruction 5 credits
GNUR590 Nursing Investigation 3 credits
(For complete course descriptions go to www.IWUOnline.com)
POST MASTERS CERTIFICATES
Students who have previously earned a Master of Science degree with a major in nursing from a regionally
accredited university may be eligible for Indiana Wesleyan University’s Post Masters certificate program.
Students will take up to seven courses in either nursing education or nursing administration to complete the
program. The Post Masters certificate takes approximately 13 months to complete. Graduates are eligible to
seek certification from the appropriate credentialing body. Please contact an admissions representative or go to
www. IWUOnline.com for additional information.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.IWUOnline.com/apply.html. For more information, call Online Enrollment Services at 888-IWU-2-DAY.
To learn more about the Master of Science with a major in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education online programs
visit our website at www.IWUOnline.com
FINANCIAL AID
Stafford Loans and Federal Pell Grants are available. Loan eligibility is not based on income or financial need, so
most students qualify. For more financial aid information call 800-621-8667, ext. 2516, or 765-677-2516, or visit our
website www.indwes.edu/finaid/aps, or email us at apsfinaid@indwes.edu.
TUITION AND FEES (Effective July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008)
I Initial Deposit - $100
After all application materials have been submitted and evaluated, an applicant will receive notification advising
of his/her acceptance status. Upon acceptance into the program, an initial deposit of $100 must be submitted to
reserve a space in a class. The deposit must be submitted two weeks prior to date of the first class or
immediately after acceptance if there are less than two weeks before the first class.
BOOKS FEES TUITION TOTAL
Nursing
Administration $1,121.73 $898 $17,630.00 $19,649.73
Nursing
Education $1,257.03 $498 $17,630.00 $19,385.03
I Educational Resource Fee - $205
I Graduation Fee - $85
I Background Fee - $160
I Nametag Fee - $5
I Technology Fee (Administration) - $443
I Technology Fee (Education) - $43
I Tuition - $430 per Credit Hour
I Total Cost
The total cost of the program is divided into several payments spread over the course of the program. The first
tuition payment is due 14 days prior to the first class. All subsequent tuition payments are due 3 weeks before
the start date of each course. The exact amount of each payment varies based on the number of credit hours,
fees, and the cost of books for the courses covered by the payment. For specific payment amounts and due
dates, refer to a class tuition payment schedule.
I Tuition, books, and fees are fixed for students based upon the charges in effect upon enrollment in the core
program unless the student withdraws, or changes any preset registration. In such instances the prevailing
charges at the time of re-entry may apply.
I Books are not returnable for a refund.
I A $50 charge will be assessed for any payment not received by the due date.
I A $15 charge will be assessed for each check returned for non-sufficient funds.
I Initial deposit and payments may be made by check or telephone using VISA, MasterCard,
or Discover. 800-621-8667 x2878 or 765-677-2878.
I Additional shipping costs may apply to books shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or international destinations. Students
in these locations are charged the actual Shipping cost differential in addition to the amount shown above.
MAIL PAYMENT TO
Indiana Wesleyan University
Online Enrollment Services
1900 West 50th Street
Marion, Indiana 46953-9393
Right Reserved to Change
The right is reserved to change any of the rules and regulations of the university at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, and graduation.
The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the calendar, and to impose or increase fees similarly is reserved.
