Overview
The School of Nursing is a leader at the University of Minnesota in providing a range of online learning opportunities for students pursuing graduate education. The University of Minnesota has outstanding technical and web-design resources that enhance our ability to bring the latest developments in online learning into students' homes. All of the nursing core courses required for the Master's (MS) degree are offered in either an online or face-to-face format. All courses in areas of study offered online include 2 to 3 on-campus visits per semester. Online learning provides an opportunity for students who live outside the Twin Cities metro area to obtain an advanced degree in nursing and offers flexible options for those who live in the metro area. The School of Nursing has the following programs available through online learning:
Is online learning right for me?
The following self-assessments are available:
(These assessments were developed at the University of Kansas School of Nursing.)
What is it like to take an online course?
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What specialties are available fully online?
(These specialty areas were made available online through partial support from an HRSA grant (D09HP04068).)
What equipment do I need?
Students in the School of Nursing are required to have a computer, printer, and certain minimum computer competencies. More information about these requirements is available.
Where can I find admissions information and materials?
Who can I contact if I have questions about online learning at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing?
Kim Klose
612-624-0143
klose001@umn.edu
Where can I find additional information about School of Nursing and University of Minnesota resources?
Additional resources are available.