Location:

Milledgeville, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Nursing

Program Overview

Program Description:

The purpose of graduate education in nursing is to prepare scholarly clinicians and leaders. Graduate study provides the opportunity for acquisition of comprehensive theoretical knowledge on which advanced clinical practice is based. Specialization in nursing occurs at the master*s level at which time the individual demonstrates expertise in caring for individuals and families in a variety of settings and serving as leaders in the health care system. The student acquires a theoretical base for specialized practice, advanced research skills, and an educational foundation for doctoral study.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges