Description
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are designed to build upon the student’s baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
These programs prepare students to:
- Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context.
- Collaborate with leaders in nursing and other disciplines to improve the quality of professional nursing practice and the health care system.
- Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and health care.
- Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
- Influence health and public policy to improve health of communities.
- Participate in lifelong learning activities.
- Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
- Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice.
- Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of health care using critical thinking skills.
- Practice in an advanced nursing role.
In addition to the MSN for students holding a baccalaureate nursing degree, the School of Nursing also offers admission to its master degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have bachelor degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take approximately 12–15 credits of undergraduate upper division course work that is prerequisite for graduate study in nursing.
The School also offers an RN to MSN plan of study that provides an accelerated program for RNs (registered nurses) who do not hold a baccalaureate degree, but have met general educational requirements. Students admitted under this plan of study will complete requirements for both the BSN and MSN programs.
The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties.
Degrees Offered
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
- Clinical Nurse Leader Track
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Track
- Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Leadership and Management Track
- Nurse Educator Track
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track
Admission
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions and Registration section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. Please be sure to submit all requested material by the established deadline(s).
The following admission information is provided for applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree. For admission requirements for the RN to MSN option, without an undergraduate degree, please refer to the “RN to MSN Program.”
Students are admitted to the programs in fall and spring semesters. Nurse Educator track students are also admitted in the summer. To study full time, applicants to the nurse practitioner, leadership/management, nurse educator, and clinical nurse leader tracks should apply for fall admission; clinical nurse specialist applicants should apply for spring admission. Part-time plans of study are available for both fall and spring admission cycles. The nurse practitioner programs prepare primary care nurse practitioners. The clinical nurse specialist program is an acute care clinical specialist program.
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or school.
- Individuals with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree are required to take upper-division nursing courses that are prerequisites for graduate study in nursing.
- An overall grade point average of 3.0 for upper-division undergraduate work (usually the last 60 attempted semester hours) and a competitive Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score. Students with a GPA of 3.0 who receive a less than competitive GRE score may be reviewed for restricted or provisional admission status. See the Admissions section of the graduate catalog.
- Evidence of current Florida registered nurse license
- Completion of undergraduate course in statistics.
- UCF Immunization Form (upon acceptance to the program, a School of Nursing immunization form will be required).
- A personal statement describing interest in advanced nursing education and career goals related to the program track.
- A resume (no longer than two pages)
- A VECHS/FDLE/FBI finger printing; and certified background checks must be submitted to the School of Nursing upon acceptance to the program.
- Two letters of recommendation evaluating potential for graduate study by nursing instructors, nurse employers or nurses with advanced degrees
- For applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, an official score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required or a passing score on the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
Admission to the program is competitive, based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, VECHS/FDLE/FBI finger printing and certified background checks, and the match of UCF’s master's programs with career goals. The School of Nursing accepts the most qualified students. Since enrollment is limited, not all students who apply may be accepted, even if minimum requirements are met.
Students may take classes as a nursing nondegree-seeking, postbaccalaureate student on a space-available basis. Deadlines for application for this status are earlier than those posted by the university. Students must designate on their application that they are applying to the School of Nursing in order to facilitate processing of files. Students will be notified in writing from the School of Nursing regarding acceptance as a nondegree-seeking student. Successful completion of postbaccalaureate courses does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.
Application Due Dates
All application materials must be submitted by the appropriate deadline listed below.
All students applying for fellowships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Master of Science in Nursing | Jan 15 | Apr 15 | Oct 30 | |
| Adult Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Apr 15 | Oct 30 | |
| Clinical Nurse Leader Track | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Oct 30 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Track | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Oct 30 | |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Apr 15 | Oct 30 | |
| Leadership and Management Track | Jan 15 | Apr 15 | Oct 30 | |
| Nurse Educator Track | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Oct 30 | Mar 15 |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Apr 15 | Oct 30 |
International Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Master of Science in Nursing | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | |
| Adult Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | |
| Clinical Nurse Leader Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | |
| Leadership and Management Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | |
| Nurse Educator Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 |
International Transfer Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Master of Science in Nursing | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | |
| Adult Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | |
| Clinical Nurse Leader Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | |
| Leadership and Management Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | |
| Nurse Educator Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 |
Master of Science in Nursing
Degree Requirements
- Nursing Leadership and Management—36 Credit Hours
- Adult or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner—47 Credit Hours
- Family Nurse Practitioner—49 Credit Hours
- Clinical Nurse Specialist—46 Credit Hours
- Clinical Nurse Leader—36 Credit Hours
- Nurse Educator—36 Credit Hours
Graduate students must complete a minimum of 36-49 credit hours of graduate-level course work, depending on major.
An independent scholarly work is a requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The scholarly work consists of an evidence-based nursing project. The scholarly project that is required in NGR 6813 (completed in the final semester of study) is an evidence-based scholarly clinical paper. The evidence-based project should reflect the latest evidence for the students MSN track. This is a formal paper that must adhere to published guidelines in the syllabus and must be presented in a public forum.
Academic Policies
Academic Progression
An evaluation of each student’s academic progress and graduation eligibility will be conducted at the end of each semester using both a Program of Study GPA and a Graduate Status GPA. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 in both the Program of Study GPA and the Graduate Status GPA to continue study in the program and be eligible for graduation.
The Graduate Status GPA is the cumulative GPA of all graduate courses taken since admission to the degree program. This Graduate Status GPA does not include course work transferred in from another institution or courses taken while in another degree program or as a nondegree student at UCF. Transfer work may be applied to fulfill degree credit hour requirements; however, grades from these courses will not be included in the Graduate Status GPA calculation.
The Program of Study GPA is the cumulative GPA of all courses taken as part of the student’s academic Program of Study, including courses transferred in from another institution or courses taken at UCF while in another degree program or as a nondegree seeking student.
For most students, these GPAs will be the same; however, students who have transfer courses should pay careful attention to both GPAs. The academic progress and graduation requirement of a minimum 3.0 GPA in all graduate courses completed since admission to the graduate program and in all courses in the Program of Study cannot be waived.
Students whose Graduate Status GPA or Program of Study GPA drops below 3.0 will be placed on probationary status for a maximum of nine semester hours. If a 3.0 is not attained for both GPAs at the end of the nine semester hours, the student will be dismissed from the graduate program. Students who are dismissed from their graduate program will not be allowed to enroll in additional graduate courses in that program.
For complete policies regarding academic progress and degree requirements, students should refer to the General Policies section of the Graduate Catalog.
Additionally, a student may earn no more than two grades of "C" to graduate. A student who earns a third grade of "C" may be dismissed from further MSN studies. A final decision on dismissal will be made by majority vote of the Master’s Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee (APG). In any course repeated, a student must earn a grade of "B" or better. A student who earns a grade of "D" or below will be disqualified from further School of Nursing graduate studies. The School of Nursing does not use plus/minus grading.
No grades below "B" will be acceptable in clinical practice didactic courses. If a student receives a "C" or lower in a clinical practice didactic course, the student must repeat that course.
The following are considered to be clinical practice theory courses:
- NGR 6240 Adult I for APNs
- NGR 6242 Adult II for APNs
- NGR 6331 Pediatrics I for APNs
- NGR 6332 Pediatrics II for APNs
- NGR 6334 Women’s Health for APNs
- NGR 6335 Focused Pediatrics for APNs
- NGR 6723 Nursing Leadership and Management I
- NGR 6724 Nursing Leadership and Management II
- NGR 6752 Clinical Nurse Specialist I
- NGR 6753 Clinical Nurse Specialist II
Retaking Clinical Didactic Courses
If a master’s student is required to retake a didactic course that has a related clinical course, even though the student passes the related clinical course, the student will be required to take an independent study for the same amount of credits of the related clinical course in a related clinical practice area concurrent with retaking the didactic course.
Unsastisfactory Grade in Clinical Courses
An unsastisfactory grade in any graduate clinical course, laboratory, independent study, practicum or internship/residency must be reviewd by the Master’s APG Committee and is reason for dismissal.
Probation
If a master’s student is placed on probation:
- The student must meet with his or her adviser.
- The student may not enroll in clinical practice courses unless approved by the Master’s APG Committee.
- The student’s progress will be reevaluated by the Master’s APG Committee each semester after grades are in and before Add/Drop.
- The student will receive notification in writing and copies of the notification will be placed in the student’s file and sent to the student’s adviser, the clinical placement coordinator, and the track coordinator.
School of Nursing Master’s Program Handbook
All master’s students are required to read the School of Nursing Master’s Program Handbook regarding policies for each program and for academic progression. Information about each program particularly clinical placements and forms for appeals to the Master’s APG Committee are located in the handbook.
Required Basic Core Courses for Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Leadership Management Tracks—15 Credit Hours
- NGR 5744 Health Care Systems, Policy and Health Professionals (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5746 Cultural, Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5745 Professional Obligations and Activities of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5800 Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5801 Research Methodology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6813 Evidenced Based Practice (Research Scholarly Work) (3 credit hours)
- Graduate Elective (3 credit hours)
Core Requirements for Nurse Practitioner (Adult, Pediatric, and Family) Tracks—19 Credit Hours
- NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
- NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6192 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (7 credit hours)
Requirements for Adult Nurse Practitioner Track—13 Credit Hours (in addition to basic core and nurse practitioner core listed above)
- NGR 6240 Adult I for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6240L Adult I Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6242 Adult II for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6242L Adult II Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6334 Women’s Health for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6482L Women’s Health for APNs Clinical (1 credit hour)
Requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner Track—15 Credit Hours (in addition to basic core and nurse practitioner core listed above)
- NGR 6240 Adult I for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6240L Adult I Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6242 Adult II for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6331 Pediatrics I for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6331L Pediatrics I Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6334 Women’s Health for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6482L Women’s Health for APNs Clinical (1 credit hour)
Requirements for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track—13 Credit Hours (in addition to basic core and nurse practitioner core listed above)
- NGR 6331 Pediatrics I for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6331L Pediatrics I Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6332 Pediatrics II for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6332L Pediatrics II Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6335 Focused Pediatrics for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6335L Focused Pediatrics Clinical for APNs (1 credit hours)
Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist Track—31 Credit Hours (in addition to basic Nursing core listed above)
- NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
- NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6192 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6752 Clinical Nurse Specialist I (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6752L Clinical Nurse Specialist I Practicum (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6753 Clinical Nurse Specialist II (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6753L Clinical Nurse Specialist II Practicum (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6722 Financial Management and Resource Development (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (5 credit hours)
Requirements for Nursing Leadership and Management Track—21 Credit Hours (in addition to basic Nursing core listed above)
- NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5871 Health Care Informatics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6874 Nursing Environment Management (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6722 Financial Management and Resource Development (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6723 Nursing Leadership and Management I (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6723L Nursing Leadership Role Specialization Practicum I (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6946 Nursing and Leadership Management Internship (3 credit hours)
Requirements for Clinical Nurse Leader Track—36 Credit Hours
- NGR 5800 Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5801 Research Methodology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6813 Evidence Based Practice (Scholarly Project) (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment (2 credit hours)
- NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment Lab (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for ANP (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6192 Pharmacology for ANP (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6105 Management of Symptoms and Outcome (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6722 Financial Management and Resource Development (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6874 Nursing Environment Management (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6946 CNL Internship/Residency (3 credit hours)
Requirements for Nurse Educator Track—36 Credit Hours
Required Nursing Courses—21 Credit Hours
- NGR 5800 Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5801 Research Methodology for Advanced Practice Nursing(3 credit hours)
- NGR 6813 Evidence Based Nursing Practice (Scholarly Project) (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
- NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Lab (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for ANP (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6192 Pharmacology for ANP (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
Required Education Courses—12 Credit Hours
- NGR 5715 Instructional Technology Resources for Health Professional Education (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5791 Teaching Strategies for Health Professionals (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6710 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6946 Internship/Residency in Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
Electives—3 Credit Hours
Select one course from list below:
- NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5871 Health Care Informatics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6714 Clinical Teaching Strategies for Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6259 Learning Theories Applied to Instruction (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6105 Management of Symptoms and Outcome (3 credit hours)
RN to MSN Program
Also, see the undergraduate catalog.
The RN to MSN plan is a program for RNs who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN). This program is designed for students who have met undergraduate general education requirements, have demonstrated above-average performance in prior undergraduate course work (minimum of 3.0 grade point average), and have the potential for success in graduate school (GRE combined verbal and quantitative scores of 900). Students will meet both BSN and MSN objectives.
Available for all tracks in the graduate program: Nursing Leadership and Management, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse Educator, and Clinical Nurse Specialist. Up to 9 credit hours of graduate course work taken while in the BSN program, can be applied to the Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nursing Leadership and Management, and Nurse Educator tracks in the MSN program and up to 12 credit hours of graduate course work taken while in the BSN program can be applied to the Clinical Nurse Specialist Track.
Admission Requirements—Limited Access
Students must apply first to be accepted by UCF Undergraduate Admissions. Acceptance to the university does not constitute admission to the accelerated RN-MSN program. Separate application to the School of Nursing to this limited-access program must be made. Application forms and information are available from the School of Nursing or at http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/nursing. All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Licensure as an RN
- VECHS/FDLE/FBI fingerprinting and certified background checks
- Completion of UCF general education requirements or AA degree from a state of Florida school, including CLAST (or exempt)
- Completion of prerequisites for the RN-BSN program
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
- A competitive GRE score (900 or better) on the verbal/quantitative exams
- Letter of intent to pursue accelerated master’s program
- Two professional references from people who can judge abilities for graduate school, nurse instructors, nurse employers, or nurses with advanced degrees
- A resume (no longer than two pages)
Admission Requirements for Graduate Nursing Phase
(To be completed by application deadline during the semester the BSN is awarded)
- Apply online for admission to UCF Graduate Studies by the application deadline
- Completion of requirements/credits for the baccalaureate degree in nursing, including health assessment course
- Completion of all UCF School of Nursing course work to date with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
- Students must earn grades of "B" or better in all graduate-level courses (grades of "C" or below will not be counted toward the MSN requirements and will need to be repeated)
- Must meet university requirements for undergraduate degree completion (refer to the UCF undergraduate catalog)
- Updated resume
RN to MSN Program of Study
Courses Taken Toward BSN
- NUR 3805 Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NUR 3165 Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
- NUR 3634 Community Health Nursing (3 credit hours)
- NUR 4XXX Public Health Nursing (2 credit hours)
- NUR 4XXX Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum for RNs (4 credit hours)
- NUR 4837 Health Care Issues, Policy, and Economics (3 credit hours)
Students in Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Practitioner Tracks take
- NUR 4XXX Leadership, Management, and Role Development (3 credit hours)
Students in Nursing Leadership and Management Track take
- NUR 3065 and 3065 L Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
Validated credit for previous nursing courses—26 Credit Hours
Courses Shared BSN/MSN
An individualized plan of study is developed for each student admitted to the RN to MSN option. Students pursuing the MSN in the Nursing Leadership and Management track must take the following courses:
- NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5871 Health Care Informatics (3 credit hours) (for undergraduate elective)
- NGR 5800 Theory for APN (3 credit hours) or NGR/HSA graduate elective in area of concentration (e.g., nursing, health services administration for nursing elective)
Students pursuing the MSN in the Family/Adult/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, or Clinical Nurse Leader tracks must take the following courses:
- NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
- NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Lab (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (for undergraduate nursing elective and prerequisite for NGR 5003 and 5004L)
- NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
Students pursuing the MSN in the Clinical Nurse Specialist track must take the following courses:
- NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for APN (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
- NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Lab (1 credit hour)
- NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5800 Theory for APN (3 credit hours)
Courses Taken Toward MSN
Students will follow the degree requirements of the selected MSN track. The baccalaureate degree will be awarded when program requirements for the BSN are met and students have completed a minimum of 120 hours of credit. Grades of "C" or lower will not be accepted for the MSN degree requirements. Students must apply online to UCF Graduate Studies for admission to the MSN program. The MSN will be awarded on completion of the total program of study. Students who do not meet ongoing program requirements or decide not to continue in the program may withdraw from the RN to MSN plan and complete course work for the BSN degree.
Financial Support
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see Financing Grad School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Key points about financial support:
- If you are interested in financial assistance, you are strongly encouraged to apply for admission early. A complete application for admission, including all supporting documents, must be received by the priority date listed for your program under "Admissions."
- You must be admitted to a graduate program before the university can consider awarding financial assistance to you.
- If you want to be considered for loans and other need-based financial assistance, review the UCF Student Financial Assistance website at http://finaid.ucf.edu and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply early and allow up to six weeks for the FAFSA form to be processed.
- UCF Graduate Studies awards university graduate fellowships, with most decisions based on nominations from the colleges and programs. To be eligible for a fellowship, students must be accepted as a graduate student in a degree program and be enrolled full-time. University graduate fellowships are awarded based on academic merit and therefore are not affected by FAFSA determination of need.
- Please note that select fellowships do require students to fill out a fellowship application (either a university fellowship application, an external fellowship application, or a college or school fellowship application). For university fellowship applications, see Financing Grad School.
- For information on assistantships (including teaching, research, and general graduate assistantships) or tuition support, contact the graduate program director of your major.
Contact Info
Master of Science in Nursing
Jean Kijek, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu
Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
Diane Wink, Ed.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu
Clinical Nurse Leader Track
Mary Lou Sole, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu
Clinical Nurse Specialist Track
Mary Lou Sole, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu
Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Diane Wink, Ed.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu
Leadership and Management Track
Jacquie Byers, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu
Nurse Educator Track
Judith Ruland, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track
Jean Kijek, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
ucfnurse@mail.ucf.edu