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The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing of the City University
of New York offers a CCNE accredited 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). The program prepares nurses to assume leadership roles in community
health nursing in a variety of health care settings including home care,
public health, and community-based agencies. Students learn to apply theories
and research findings to nursing practice through course work and a series
of practicums. Students who select the dual degree option attain additional
knowledge of public health sciences, with emphasis on community health
education. Graduates of the program meet educational requirements for specialty
certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The masters in nursing program consists of 42 credits and can be completed by full-time students in four semesters. The dual degree option consists of 57 credits and can be completed by full-time students in four semesters. Students have five years to complete degree requirements, however, and many students earn the degree by attending part-time. Courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings.
Course of Study (MS in Community/Public Health Nursing)
The programs consist of core courses shared with other master's level students
in nursing, courses in the specialization and health sciences, and cognate
electives. Electives may be chosen from any of the many graduate programs
offered at Hunter College. Through course work, practicums, and carefully
selected electives, students develop an area of expertise related to an aggregate/community,
e.g., family nursing, home care, public health, school health, or occupational
health. Using nursing process, students apply nursing and public health theories
and research to the study of communities and aggregates. Sub specializations
in Nursing Persons with HIV/AIDS, Complementary Modalities in Health, and
Nursing Education are also available. |
Requirements for Admission
In addition to the graduate admission requirements of Hunter College, students seeking matriculation in the School of Nursing must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing with a GPA of 3.0.
- License and current registration to practice professional nursing in New York State.
- Completion of a basic statistics course or its equivalent. Applicants not fulfilling this requirement may be admitted on condition that they complete a statistics course during their first semester.
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NYS Residents |
Out-Of-State
Residents |
| Per Credit |
$270.00 |
$500.00 |
| Semester Max. |
$3,200.00 |
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A non-refundable student fee of $7.85 is charged students every semester when they register for courses.
Scholarships and tuition assistance programs are available.
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Course Requirements
| Core Courses (each 3 credits) |
| 700 |
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science |
3cr. |
| 702 |
Nursing Research |
3cr. |
| 704 |
Urban Health Care Systems |
3cr. |
| 749 |
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention |
3cr. |
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| Specialization Courses |
| 771 |
Community/Public Health Nursing I |
5cr. |
| 772 |
Community/Public Health Nursing II |
5cr. |
| 773 |
Community/Public Health Nursing III |
5cr. |
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| Health Science Courses |
| PH 700 |
Biostatistics |
3cr. |
| PH 702 |
Environmental Health and Safety |
3cr. |
| PH 703 |
Principles of Epidemiology |
3cr. |
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Cognate Electives 6 credits
Electives support a selected area of expertise, e.g.,
HIV/AIDS: 707, 708
Nursing Education: 730, 752 |
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