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Master's Degree Concentrations

"Villanova University's College of Nursing has provided me with a wealth of opportunities in which to grow both personally as well as professionally throughout my graduate career."

Dimitra Georgelos Christoforatos, MSN, CRNP
BSN '99, MSN '03
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Education

Graduate students may select a master's degree concentration depending on career interests and professional development goals. All of the concentrations are 45 credits, which include core, clinical, role development and elective courses. These concentrations are listed below.

At the master's level, emphasis is placed on both advanced knowledge and role excellence. The program is structured to assist you in assimilating nursing roles, which is critical as you advance to a new career level.

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Prepares nurse practitioners to perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures for adult clients ... Click here for additional information!

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Prepares nurse practitioners to perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures for geriatric clients ... Click here for additional information!

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Prepares nurse practitioners to perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures for pediatric clients ... Click here for additional information!

Nurse Anesthesia

Prepares nurses with a sound base of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the practice of nursing anesthesia ... Click here for additional information!

Nursing Education

Prepares nurses to assume faculty roles in baccalaureate and associate degree programs, and educator roles in staff development, continuing education and community education ... Click here for additional information!

Case Management Administration

Prepares nurses to provide leadership in the management and coordination of care for groups of clients through the clinical case manager role ... Click here for additional information!

Health Care Administration

Prepares nurses to assume leadership roles and managerial positions in hospitals, community health and other health care systems ... Click here for additional information!