MSN
ADMISSION CRITERIA
GRE
or MAT within last 5 years **
GRE minimum score of 1000
(500 quant, 500 verbal)-writing analysis score of 3.5.
MAT
minimal score of 375 for tests taken after October 2004.
A score of 37 or higher will be accepted for tests
taken
prior to October 2004.
*
GRE or MAT required only for applicants whose undergraduate
GPA < 3.5
BSN from accredited school
ADN from accredited school [+
BS in education or another applicable area].
RN-MSN option
available
Undergrad GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale), cumulative
Active, unrestricted
nursing license - all applicants must hold an unencumbered
license to practice as
a Registered Nurse
Completed
application for both CSU graduate admission & SON – acceptance
by CSU, official transcripts from all post-secondary
schools attended
Resume or CV
Prior work experience-recommended to have at
least 1 year of nursing experience
Undergrad
stats course (3 credits or higher)
3
letters of reference – academic,
clinical, other / pertaining to academic ability, professional
competency
and personal character.
Specifically, the
letters should address your potential for success in graduate
education, leadership ability,
and personal characteristics that will
help or hinder development
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required of
all international students
** GRE/MAT requirement may be waived if previous graduate
level courses have been taken. Decisions to waive this
requirement will be made on an individual basis.
