
Graduate Programs
Programs
MSN
The Master's of Science in Nursing Program prepares nurses for advanced specialty practice with a degree as a primary care nurse practitioner or as a nurse educator. Primarily online, students are required to visit 1-2 times per semester.
DNP
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is designed to obtain the highest level of academic preparation for nursing practice. The DNP Program offers two different pathways, BSN-DNP and Post Master’s-DNP.
PhD
Designed for nurses who are driven to discover, challenge, and lead— the PhD in Nursing prepares students to uncover new frontiers in healthcare science, policy, intervention, education, and technology.
Certificates
The post-graduate certificate is for those looking to expand or change advanced practice nursing roles. Post-graduate certificates provide opportunities to build upon existing clinical skills while exploring new opportunities.
Advising
Students enrolled in graduate coursework must possess the computer skills required to complete the following technology tasks: Launch and operate a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari; Bookmark frequently used web pages; Download and upload files; Download and/or install software applications; Operate a USB headphone and microphone; Save files to hard drive or portable flash memory; Access email account, send and receive emails and attachments; Create and save Word documents and PowerPoint presentations; Conduct online research using available databases and search engines, evaluate the credibility of online information, and correctly cite sources.
Applicants follow the Graduate School Application Instructions
*International Applicants must follow Graduate School criteria found in the following link: International Prospective Student Instructions
*For more information regarding international applicants/students, please contact Penny Christopher, Graduate School International Admissions Processing, at pzc0003@auburn.edu or 334-844-7105.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Auburn University integrates course work with practice experiences to prepare practice scholars to become leaders in bringing evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice, improving healthcare outcomes, and strengthen nursing management and education.
PhD programs prepare nurses for careers as research scientists in academic, governmental, or private entities.
Both must be completed by the deadline specified, which will be sometime before students begin their first semester of the program.
Students will receive detailed information concerning completion requirements as part of their initial admission steps if admitted into the Auburn University College of Nursing.
It is the student's responsibility to pay for both the criminal background check and drug screen. The cost may vary depending on the agency and the state in which the student lives.
Employment Screening Services (ESS), the College of Nursing's designated provider, will notify the student of the fees. The student will pay fees directly to ESS.
Each student must pay for services with a credit card. If you do not have a credit card, you may purchase a prepaid card from any number of sources to pay for services.
College of Nursing Graduate Program tuition is $630 per credit hour. Tuition is the same for Alabama residents and out of state residents.
Other fees will be incurred as you progress through the program such as, but not limited to, background check, drug screen, and course specific requirements.
Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.
**Please note: The Auburn University Tuition Calculator does not accurately reflect out of state tuition for distance education. Please refer to the following information for tuition and fees for the AUCON distance programs. For questions, contact Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu
A student whose criminal background check is not clear will meet with the Dean in order to determine the degree to which the items entered on the criminal background check may preclude the student's ability to take the licensure or certification examination.
A student who tests positive on the urine drug screen will meet with the dean.
A positive test will also result in the offer of admission being rescinded for newly admitted students that have not begun course work and immediate removal from all courses for the currently enrolled students.
The removal from the courses will result in a failing grade for the clinical and theory courses.
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