Graduate Study in the College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS)
The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities that exist in today’s world. The college is home to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, which offers two concentrations designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for careers as primary care providers. The MSN program provides students with the opportunity to pursue their educational and professional goals under the instruction of experienced, knowledgeable faculty.
Each department emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning. From campus laboratories to medical offices, students in the college are able to gain valuable experience that reflects the ethos of the University, which is “learning by doing, doing to learn.” Students are encouraged to develop relationships with their peers and their professors to gain a more intrinsic understanding of the subject matter, preparing them for a promising career path. Upon completion of the MSN, students are ready to take on the challenges presented by modern-day health care delivery.
Mission Statement
The College of Natural and Health Sciences serves the people of Florida and the national and international community through a strong commitment to its students in the disciplines offered within the College by providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education.
UT faculty and students embrace the analysis and application of knowledge and professional skills through the use of critical thinking and the generation of new knowledge by supporting the pursuit of the highest quality research as an integral part of the college’s mission. The education and development of lifelong learners is encouraged, placing a priority on mentoring, interactive and experiential learning, and partnerships with students in scholarship.
The College offers foundational undergraduate and graduate education and professional preparation in order to prepare students to become productive citizens and future leaders in the community.
Graduate Retention Standards
CNHS graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in both their required courses and a cumulative 3.0 GPA to graduate. Students who fall below a 3.0 GPA are placed on academic probation and will have an 8-credit probationary period in which to raise their grades to a 3.0 GPA. Students failing to do so will be dismissed. MSN students are eligible for this opportunity only once throughout their academic program. If a student’s GPA falls below 3.0 a second time, he or she will be dismissed. MSN students who fail to earn a grade of “B” or higher in the first 118 credit hours of graduate work (NUR 600, NUR 601, NUR 605 and NUR 615) will be dismissed.
Tuition and Graduate Fees
Graduate tuition is $520 per credit hour for part-time and full-time MSN students. A $40 student service fee is assessed each term. Tuition for audited courses is 50 percent of the graduate tuition rate (see the Continuing Studies section of this chapter for additional information on auditing courses).