Master of Science in Nursing Public & Population Health Online
Improve community-wide health initiatives by sharing your unique nursing expertise and perspective.
Program Overview
See how valuable our MSN Public & Population Health degree can be
The Master of Science in Nursing - Public and Population Health online program at Worcester State prepares you to positively impact societal healthcare outcomes while progressing in your role as a professional nurse. With public health concerns on the rise, nurses prepared to engage in community-based intervention models are needed to lead the way toward a healthier society. This online MSN program meets demand by broadening your nursing scope and qualifying you to reach wider audiences.
As part of the curriculum, you will explore the most relevant issues in today’s large-scale health industry and gain the opportunity to specialize your studies in global and cross-cultural health or health systems transformation. Throughout every course, you will learn from our experienced faculty who are experts in their field. In fact, the Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing at Worcester State is one of seven U.S. nursing schools singled out for its innovative population health curriculum and best practices by the AACN and the CDC in their Academic Partnerships to Improve Health (APIH) initiative.
This rigorous academic program prepares you for evidence-based nursing practice with a growing focus on multidisciplinary care and the nurse’s role as leader and manager of the client’s health care. Our graduate level curriculum reflects the core knowledge for all master’s programs in nursing as defined in The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. These Essentials are core for all master’s programs in nursing and provide the necessary curricular elements and framework, regardless of focus, major, or intended practice setting.
The comprehensive MSN Public & Population Health degree leads you to advanced community roles that even an MPH cannot, such as expanded nursing positions, unique teaching opportunities, and global clinical healthcare service and prepares you for further post-graduate or doctoral study.
The master’s degree programs in nursing at Worcester State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
In this MSN Public & Population Health online program, you will:
- Learn to use evidence-informed decision-making models and analytic skills to nimbly respond to pressing societal needs
- Become equipped with leading-edge, interdisciplinary research to lead sustainable change in community and population health practice
- Develop skills to serve vulnerable populations and communities through intensive practicum internship
- Build a professional network from a wide range of disciplines
- Learn to use evidence-informed decision-making models and analytic skills to nimbly respond to pressing societal needs
- Become equipped with leading-edge, interdisciplinary research to lead sustainable change in community and population health practice
- Develop skills to serve vulnerable populations and communities through intensive practicum internship
- Build a professional network from a wide range of disciplines
Career Outcomes:
- Education: Nursing Faculty, Manager of School Health Services, RN to BSN Program Director
- Health Care: Division Director, Care Manager, Chronic Disease Program Manager, Director of Clinical Services
- Government: Community Health Director, Public Health Nursing Fellow/Advisor, U.S. Public Health Service Nurse, Equity & Environment Program Manager
- Tribal Institutions: Community Health Program Supervisor
- Nonprofit: Program Director, Mental Health Project Manager, Regional Director of Health Equity, Chief Nursing Officer
- Business: Self-Employed Public Health Nurse Consultant, Employee Health Nurse and Program Supervisor
- Education: Nursing Faculty, Manager of School Health Services, RN to BSN Program Director
- Health Care: Division Director, Care Manager, Chronic Disease Program Manager, Director of Clinical Services
- Government: Community Health Director, Public Health Nursing Fellow/Advisor, U.S. Public Health Service Nurse, Equity & Environment Program Manager
- Tribal Institutions: Community Health Program Supervisor
- Nonprofit: Program Director, Mental Health Project Manager, Regional Director of Health Equity, Chief Nursing Officer
- Business: Self-Employed Public Health Nurse Consultant, Employee Health Nurse and Program Supervisor
In this MSN Public & Population Health online program, you will:
- Learn to use evidence-informed decision-making models and analytic skills to nimbly respond to pressing societal needs
- Become equipped with leading-edge, interdisciplinary research to lead sustainable change in community and population health practice
- Develop skills to serve vulnerable populations and communities through intensive practicum internship
- Build a professional network from a wide range of disciplines
- Learn to use evidence-informed decision-making models and analytic skills to nimbly respond to pressing societal needs
- Become equipped with leading-edge, interdisciplinary research to lead sustainable change in community and population health practice
- Develop skills to serve vulnerable populations and communities through intensive practicum internship
- Build a professional network from a wide range of disciplines
Career Outcomes:
- Education: Nursing Faculty, Manager of School Health Services, RN to BSN Program Director
- Health Care: Division Director, Care Manager, Chronic Disease Program Manager, Director of Clinical Services
- Government: Community Health Director, Public Health Nursing Fellow/Advisor, U.S. Public Health Service Nurse, Equity & Environment Program Manager
- Tribal Institutions: Community Health Program Supervisor
- Nonprofit: Program Director, Mental Health Project Manager, Regional Director of Health Equity, Chief Nursing Officer
- Business: Self-Employed Public Health Nurse Consultant, Employee Health Nurse and Program Supervisor
- Education: Nursing Faculty, Manager of School Health Services, RN to BSN Program Director
- Health Care: Division Director, Care Manager, Chronic Disease Program Manager, Director of Clinical Services
- Government: Community Health Director, Public Health Nursing Fellow/Advisor, U.S. Public Health Service Nurse, Equity & Environment Program Manager
- Tribal Institutions: Community Health Program Supervisor
- Nonprofit: Program Director, Mental Health Project Manager, Regional Director of Health Equity, Chief Nursing Officer
- Business: Self-Employed Public Health Nurse Consultant, Employee Health Nurse and Program Supervisor
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Tuition
Take advantage of our pay-by-the-course tuition
Worcester State tuition is extremely affordable. Plus, you can pay by the course—making it easy to budget. Worcester State is committed to offering a high-quality education that is accessible to students at all levels of financial need.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| MSN Public & Population Health | $450 | $15,750 |
Additional Fees
Application: $50
*Worcester State reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
It's always a good time to earn your degree from Worcester State University online. We offer six start dates during the year so you can begin your program when it's most convenient. Check out the chart below for important dates.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Document Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/15/23 | 4/28/23 | 5/10/23 | 5/5/23 | 5/10/23 | 7/2/23 |
| Summer 2 | 7/10/23 | 6/23/23 | 7/5/23 | 6/30/23 | 7/5/23 | 8/27/23 |
| Fall 1 | 9/4/23 | 8/18/23 | 8/30/23 | 8/25/23 | 8/30/23 | 10/22/23 |
| Fall 2 | 10/30/23 | 10/13/23 | 10/25/23 | 10/20/23 | 10/25/23 | 12/17/23 |
| Spring I | 1/22/24 | 1/5/24 | 1/17/24 | 1/12/24 | 1/17/24 | 3/10/24 |
| Spring 2 | 3/18/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/8/24 | 3/13/24 | 5/5/24 |
Admissions
Apply for our online MSN Public & Population Health degree today
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree at Worcester State. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
In addition to Worcester State University Graduate admission criteria, applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing Program must:
- Have achieved a GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate study. Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.5 if they have demonstrated substantive growth as a professional nurse.
- Have Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited program and regionally accredited university.
- Hold a current unencumbered license to practice professional nursing in one of the states where practicum is approved, which include MA, RI, CT, ME, NH, NY (contact [email protected] if you would l like to complete practicum in another state)
Please note: Two professional references and a career essay are required of all Graduate student applicants. These must be submitted during the online application process.
Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Mailing Address:
Graduate Admissions Office
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
Email: [email protected]
Courses
See all the courses in our MSN Public & Population Health program
For the Master of Science in Nursing - Public and Population Health online, you are required to take 11 courses for a total of 35 credit hours.
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