Master of Science Degrees

Comparison Chart of Master of Science Degrees

Adult Health Nursing/Clinical Nurse Specialist - The program prepares nurses for advanced practice positions in medical­surgical specialties within acute care or community­-based nursing services.

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - The program prepares nurses to assume a Clinical Nurse Leader role in a variety of health care settings, from acute care to home care.

Community/Public Health Nursing - This program prepares nurses to assume leadership roles in community health nursing in a variety of health care settings including home-care, public health, community-based agencies. This program in community/public health nursing leading to a Master of Science degree in Nursing and a dual degree option which consists of a Masters in Nursing and a Masters in Public Health (MS/MPH).

Community/Public Health Nursing/Urban Public Health (MS/MPH) - This program prepares nurses to assume leadership roles in community/public health nursing in a variety of settings including home care, public health, and community-based agencies. 

Gerontological/Adult Nurse Practitioner - This specialization prepares nurses to assume a leadership role in primary care for adults and older adults in the community and in a variety of health care settings.

Nursing Administration/Public Administration - The program prepares nurses to assume positions of leadership in nursing in a variety of health care settings both in the for-profit and non-profit sectors including acute care, home care, public health and community-based agencies.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing/Nurse Practitioner - The program prepares nurses to assume an independent and autonomous role in psychiatric nursing and primary care for mentally ill populations in the community and a variety of health care settings.

Post Master's Certificates

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate Program - This program prepares nurses to assume an advanced practice nursing role in a variety of community as well as institutional settings, in private practice, and in such fields as liaison nursing and hospice care.

Post-Masters Advance Certificate in Nursing Education - The program prepares nurses for beginning positions as educators in both academic settings and health care agencies.

Doctoral Programs

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at Hunter College (New)

CUNY also offers a research doctorate in nursing (DNS) through the Graduate Center.