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Admissions: Online Master of Science in Nursing Education

Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

Each applicant must:

  • Hold a baccalaureate or master's degree in nursing, or an associate degree in nursing and a non-nursing baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Hold a current nursing license. 

The application deadline for admission to the fall semester is December 15. However, rolling admissions will continue until the admission cap is reached. Students are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by December 15.

Application Process

Apply to the Master of Science Nursing Education Concentration program through the Graduate School.

Applicants must provide:

  • Completed Graduate Application (online)
  • All official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • Goals statement

Out-of-state students: State and federal laws require colleges and universities to be authorized to offer online degree programs in states other than their own. We currently have some restrictions in Alabama, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, and Washington. If you live in one of these states, please check with us to ask about the current status of our authorization in these states. 

Estimated Costs

Cost per credit = $825
Registration fee per semester = $75

Note: costs are subject to change.

Graduate Program Director

Gabrielle P. Abelard

DNP, APRN-BC, FAAN, FNAP
Director of Master's and Graduate Certificate Programs
Clinical Associate Professor

Gabrielle Abelard is a clinical associate professor and graduate program director at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.

Gabrielle Abelard

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Dorian Pariseau

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Email: dpariseau [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-6097

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