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College of Graduate Studies and Research


Graduate Programs

Nursing Degree Master's Program

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science program must meet the general requirements for graduate study established by the Department of Nursing and as outlined in the Towson University Graduate Catalog. Specifically, they must have:

  • A baccalaureate degree with a major in Nursing.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.00 for full admission or a minimum GPA of 2.75 for conditional admission.
  • Satisfactory completion of an elementary statistics and/or nursing research course.
  • Completion of an approved physical assessment course.

    Send the following admission materials to the Graduate School Office, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:

  • A one-page personal statement in which the applicant discusses his or her reasons for seeking admission to the program and how the program will meet the applicant's professional goals.
  • A current curriculum vita.
  • A photocopy of a current license to practice nursing in at least one state in the U.S. Prior to any clinical practice course, the student must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland.

Applicants whose credentials do not meet the stated criteria for admission and believe their situation warrants special consideration are encouraged to contact the department for information related to its individual review policy.

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu

 



 

 

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