This
online Master of Science in Nursing degree, with
a concentration in forensic nursing, prepares
graduates for a wide variety of specialty areas,
such as sexual assault nurse, nurse coroner, nurse
investigator, forensic psychiatric nurse, forensic
correctional or institutional nurse, clinical
nurse specialist, legal nurse consultant or expert
witness, among others. The program is in collaboration
with the Duquesne University School of Law's
Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and
Law.
School of Nursing course work is offered in an
online format. Students have the option of taking
The Wecht Institute classes either online or in
person.
This program is based upon and consistent with
the mission and philosophy of Duquesne University.
The Master of Science in Nursing degree requirements
can be completed on a full-time (6 credits per
semester) or part-time basis. After being accepted
for admission to the MSN program, each student
is assigned a faculty advisor who will assist
the student in completion of a Program Plan. Students
have up to six years to complete the program.
The Duquesne faculty is committed to nurturing
a flexible and creative scholarly environment
that encourages students to participate actively
in scientific inquiry and research. |
