Introduction Master of Public Health Departments: Nursing Health Sciences Kinesiology Pharmacy Physical Therapy Speech-Language Pathology Dr. Patricia Castiglia, Dean Dr. Gail Ackall, Associate Dean Connie Gamboa, Assistant Dean 1101 N. Campbell Phone: (915) 747-8217 Fax: (915) 747-7207		Nursing Web site at: http://www.nurse.utep.edu/nurse/ 1101 N. Campbell, Room 405 (915) 747-8217 1.- Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing: MBA/MSN: Two-Degree Option 2.- Master of Science in Nursing 3.- Degree Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing 4.- Student Employment 5.- Master of Science in Nursing Curriculum 6.- Nursing (NURS) Courses 2.- Master of Science in Nursing The Graduate Program in Nursing offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing. The Master of Science degree in Nursing prepares graduates for post-graduate roles in a variety of advanced practice specialty areas. The options available are adult health nursing, community health nursing, community health/family nurse practitioner, nursing administration, nurse-midwifery, parent-child nursing, psychiatric-mental health nursing, and women's health care nurse practitioner. Total hours required vary from 36 to 55 semester hours. Students should contact the program advisor for each of these specialties for further course information and program requirements. Applications and official transcripts are sent to the Graduate School. Final recommendations regarding admission are made by the Chairperson of the Nursing Department upon the recommendation of the Graduate Nursing Admission Committee. Student profiles are evaluated on an individual basis. Requirements for Admission: Bachelor's degree from an NLN accredited nursing program in the United States or equivalent education at a foreign institution; GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0) scale for all upper-division and graduate-level work completed; satisfactory score on the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) normally 40 or higher; OR the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), normally 450 or higher on each test; satisfactory completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of "C" or better or will or provide documentation of equivalent competence in statistics; current Texas licensure as a registered nurse; international applicants must be authorized to practice in their own country and pass the GSFSN; evidence of current Provider CPR, liability insurance, and health clearance; TOEFL score of 550 or higher for international applicants whose first language is not English or who have not completed a university degree in the U.S.; recommended, but not required, criteria include: letters of reference personal interview resume and/or portfolio Some majors may have additional requirements. Please contact the advisor of the Graduate Program in Nursing for further information. Applications are considered on an individual basis and are reviewed by the Graduate Nursing Admission Committee.

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