Graduate School of Nursing
Graduate School of Nursing
Introduction
The Graduate School of Nursing was established in March 2002 to prepare advanced practice nurses to meet the growing demand for healthcare services driven by advancements in technology and demographic and societal changes. The Master’s program aims to educate nurses to integrate advanced knowledge and skills in specialized nursing fields enabling them to practice independently as advanced practice nurses. Our graduates are equipped to restore, maintain, and promote their patients' health while also taking on leadership roles in the advancement of nursing practice and management. Beginning in September 2026, the Graduate School of Nursing will expand its academic offerings to include a Doctoral (PhD) program, with a renewed focus on cultivating highly specialized nursing professionals and leaders beyond continuing education for working nurses.
Admission
Schedule
| Program | Track | Announcement of Admission Guidelines | Application Submission Period | Program Start Date |
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| Master’s Programs | Advanced Practice Nurse Course | September–October each year | November each year | March 1 each year |
| Nursing Management and Education | ||||
| Doctoral Program | Nursing Practice Leadership | March–April each year | May each year | September 1 each year |
Requirements
| Program | Track | Requirements |
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| Master’s Programs | Advanced Practice Nurse Course |
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| Nursing Management and Education |
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| Doctoral Program | Nursing Practice Leadership |
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Academic Guide
- Curriculum for Advanced Practice Nurses(Oncology, Geriatrics, Clinical, Pediatrics)
- Core Required Courses(15 credits)
- Major Required Courses(20 credits)
- Independent Study(1 credit) and Thesis or Thesis Substitute Elective Courses(4 credits)
CATEGORY 1st sem. 2nd sem. 3rd sem. 4th sem. 5th sem. TOTAL
(39 Credits)Core Required Courses Advanced Health Assessment(2), Practicum: Advanced Health Assessment(1) Advanced Pathophysilogy(2), Nursing Theory(2) Nursing Research(2), Pharmacology for Advanced Practice(2) Roles and Policies of Advanced Practice Nurse(2), Statistics(2) 15 Credits Major Theory Courses 5 Major Theory Courses 10 Credits Major Clinical Practicum Courses - Major Clinical Practicum Courses - 10 Credits Elective Courses - Independent Study & Thesis or Thesis Substitute Elective Courses 4 Credits
- Curriculum for Nursing Management and Education
- Core Required Courses (10 credits)
- Major Required Courses (16 credits)
- Independent Study (1 credit) and Thesis or Thesis Substitute Elective Courses (4 credits)
CATEGORY 1st sem. 2nd sem. 3rd sem. 4th sem. 5th sem. TOTAL
(39 Credits)Core Required Courses Nursing Theory(2) Nursing Research(2), Nursing & Leadership(2) Statistics(2), Health Policy(2) 10 Credits Major Required Courses Human Resource Management in Nursing(2), Health Behaviors(2) Current Issues in Nursing(2) Nursing Outcome Management(2) Health Education & Informatics(2) 10 Credits Elective Courses Elective courses offered by the Graduate School of Nursing or other graduate schools
(during 1st to 4th semesters)Independent Study & Thesis or Thesis Substitute Elective Courses 10 Credits
- Curriculum for Nursing Practice Leadership (Doctoral Program)
- Core Courses (18 credits)
- Elective Courses (12 credits)
- Research Ethics
- Thesis (DNP Project)
CATEGORY 1st sem. 2nd sem. 3rd sem. 4th sem. 5th sem. 6th sem. TOTAL
(39 Credits)Core Courses Advanced Nursing Inquiry and Research Methodology(3), Healthcare System Management and Leadership(3) Advanced Evidence-Ba sed Practice(3), Healthcare Data and Informatics(3) Healthcare Business and Innovation(3), DNP Project Seminar I(1) DNP Project Seminar II(2) 18 Credits Elective Courses One elective course(3) One elective course(3) One elective course(3) One elective course(3) 12 Credits Thesis(DNP Project) Thesis (DNP Project) 0 Credits