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Nursing: Community/Public Health Nursing, M.S.N. – Online

Program Overview

Are you a nursing professional looking to elevate your career in public health? The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program, specializing in Community/Public Health Nursing, offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in public health.

Join a Community of Leaders in Public Health Nursing

Choosing UNC Charlotte for your M.S.N. in Community/Public Health Nursing means joining a network of professionals dedicated to making a difference in public health.

Transform your nursing career and make a difference with the UNC Charlotte Community/Public Health Nursing M.S.N. Enroll now to impact communities and improve health care outcomes.

Program Contact

Tyeisha Washington

Enrollment Team

online@charlotte.edu

704-687-5235

Community/Public Health Nursing, M.S.N. at a Glance

Delivery
Online
Credit Hours
38 Credit Hours
Admits
Spring, Summer & Fall
Courses

This specialty requires completion of 38 credit hours in approved courses including:

Core Courses: (9 credit hours)

Cognate Courses: (9 credit hours)

Elective Course: Select one of the following

System Core Courses: (6 credit hours)

Specialty Courses: (11 credit hours)

Capstone Courses: (3 credit hours)

Additional Degree Requirements:

Admissions

General requirements for Master’s students at UNC Charlotte can be found on the Graduate Admissions website.

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for admission to the M.S.N. Systems/Population: Community Public Health Nursing specialty:

Application Deadlines
Outlook

The Community/Public Health Nursing program at UNC Charlotte equips students with the skills necessary to excel in diverse settings. You’ll learn to:

Career Opportunities Awaiting Our Graduates

Our graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions within the Community/Public Health Nursing field. Career paths include, but are not limited to:

Why Choose Our Community/Public Health Nursing M.S.N. Specialty?
Tuition

Resident: $288.82 per credit hour

Outside of NC Non-Resident: $536.98 per credit hour

Non Resident: $1,098.21 per credit hour

Please note: Rates are subject to change.

Already a 49er? Early Entry Option Available

Exceptional undergraduate students in UNC Charlotte’s Nursing program may apply to the Early Entry Program to begin work toward a Master’s in Nursing graduate degree before completion of the bachelor’s degree.