Graduate Programs
MSN Administration
The Master of Science in Administration provides opportunities for nurses to acquire an increased depth of knowledge and specialization in a clinical and functional area. The increasing complexity of health care and the public's expectation regarding health services in West Texas requires nurses who have advanced skills and can provide leadership in improving the quality of care. The Master of Science in Nursing focuses on generating knowledge, applying increased knowledge to practice and initiating change in health care systems delivery. Students can select to complete an MSN with a clinical focus in Gerontics or Community Health.
Upon completion of the administration track, graduates are prepared for management positions in a variety of settings.
Minimum Computer System Requirements
What do I need to be considered for admission?
General qualities considered for all applicants are:
Academic performance and aptitude.
Ability to perform capably in positions of responsibility for self and others.
Potential for leadership in an advanced role.
Although academic criteria (cumulative GPA, grades earned in science courses, and failed/repeated courses) are the most important factors in admission consideration, additional non-academic information can be considered. These non-academic factors include but are not limited to:
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Diversity of experience, such as study abroad, knowledge of
other cultures, proficiency in other languages - First generation college student
- English as a second language
- Socioeconomic status
- Prior enrollment at TTU
- Extenuating circumstances
All applicants will be reviewed in an individual and holistic manner. No single factor will determine a student's admission.
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See "Criminal Background Checks" section of the School of Nursing Student Handbook for the School policy.
The Department Chair and appropriate committee carefully evaluate all qualified applicants with regard to the applicants potential for successful completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
The Graduate Department Chair will review the applicant's previous academic preparation and/or competency in required courses in order to award transfer credit. Any deficiencies will be met by enrollment in required courses.
Generally, credits earned at an accredited college or university are accepted for transfer credit provided course content is equivalent. A grade below B is not acceptable for transfer credit.
MSN Administration Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria before applying for full admission:
- Valid RN License in the State of Texas.
- Baccalaureate nursing degree from a nationally discipline accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of an undergraduate research and statistics course.
- A minimum 3.0 gpa or better (on a 4.0 scale) in upper division undergraduate nursing courses.
- BLS certification
- Essay
- References (3)
- Immunizations
MSN Administrative Track
(Semester Credit Hours Required for Completion - 36)
*Online Course **Executive Format in Lubbock
| Non-Nursing Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Computer Science <OR> Elective | 3 | |
| Core Nursing Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 5330 | Theories & Therapies | 3 |
| *NURS 5345 | Application of Pathophysiology | 3 |
| *NURS 5371 | Professional Nursing Issues | 3 |
| *NURS 5391 | Principles of Advanced Research | 3 |
| Clinical Tracks | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 6 credits is required from a sequential combination of the following courses: | ||
| *NURS 5300 | Community Health I: Foundation of Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| *NURS 5301 | Community Health II: Role Design and Implementation | 3 |
| <OR> | ||
| *NURS 5310 | Gerontics I: Foundations of Gerontic Nursing | 3 |
| *NURS 5311 | Gerontics II: Role Design and Implementation | 3 |
Functional Track
| Administrative Track | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| **NURS 5231 | The Nursing Administrator: Standards for Excellence | 2 |
| **NURS 5241 | Administrative Role Development | 2 |
| **NURS 6221 | The Nurse Administrator Leader | 2 |
| Thesis | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6000 | Thesis | 6 |
| <OR> | ||
| Non-Thesis | Credits | |
| *NURS 5392 | Application of Advanced Research | 3 |
| * | Elective | 3 |
Graduate Application Deadlines
Consideration for admission is given to applicants who meet all admissions criteria and have submitted all admissions requirements by the application deadline to the TTUHSC Registrar's Office, SON Admissions, 3601 4th Street, Stop 8310, Lubbock, Texas 79430.
Only complete applications are reviewed for admission consideration, which means "ALL" admissions requirements must be received by the TTUHSC Registrar's Office by the application deadline. Application deadlines are listed below. All completed applications are processed by the Graduate Office and forwarded to the Department Chair and Graduate Program Committee for consideration. Each applicant considered for admission is notified in writing of the Admission decision.
Complete applications include the following:
- Submitted on-line application
- Submitted signature page; application fee
- Submitted essay
- Submitted verification of completion of BSN Program for MSN applicants
- Submitted verification of completion of MSN Program for PM applicants
- Submitted official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
- Submitted references (3)
- Submitted Oath of Residency
- Submitted verification of Texas RN License
- Submitted immunizations
- Submitted BLS certification MSN applicants
- Submitted ACLS\PALS certification for PM applicants
- Submitted appropriate documentation, i.e. TOEFL score, if an international student
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Application Deadline | July 15 | November 15 | April 15 |
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Application Deadline | June 1 | October 1 | NO Admission |
Application Information
Although the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing is a part of the Texas Tech University System, legally it is a separate institution from Texas Tech University and therefore application for admission must be made directly to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
The MSN Administration application is an online process. Click here for application accessClick here if you would like us to contact you regarding the SON Graduate Program.
Additional Graduate Program Information:
Contact the TTUHSC School of Nursing Graduate Program for additional information.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing Graduate Programs
3601 4th Street, MS6264
Lubbock, TX 79430
1-800-851-8240
SONGRAD@ttuhsc.edu
Recruiter/Transcultural Coordinator
Lauren Sullivan-Dawson, BA
Telephone: 806.743.2748
E-mail: Lauren.Sullivan@ttuhsc.edu