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2012-2013 Saint Joseph’s College Online [Archived Catalog]

Master of Science in Nursing & Master of Health Administration


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This online graduate program allows RNs with bachelor’s degrees to earn both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Health Administration.  Both degrees are awarded at the same time with the completion of all requirements. This 60-credit dual degree appeals to nurses who are, or plan to be in a leadership position such as CEO, CNO, or hospital administrator.  Curriculum in the MHA also provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare leaders to address the issues of access, quality and cost of health care services that face this nation.

Note: Students who have already completed their MSHA or MHA with SJC are not eligible for admittance into the MSN/MHA dual degree program.

Capstone Course


(Must have a minimum of 30 nursing credits total)

3 credits

Admission Requirements


  1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
  2. An active, unrestricted RN license. RNs are to provide their license number to Saint Joseph’s College for verification, at no cost to the college.
    Note: Applicants who have had license sanctions must be without restrictions during the two years prior to Saint Joseph’s application.
  3. Minimum two years full-time experience in nursing.
  4. Written essay.
  5. Completion of a minimum of an undergraduate statistics course.

 

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