Overview

Graduate Studies in Nursing / Graduate Studies in Nursing is located in Belton, TX, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Family nurse practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	Nursing practice
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Nursing education
(Post-Master's Certificate)	Family nurse practitioner

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	17

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Practicum
Doctoral Degrees	Scholarly project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

19

Applied

18

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

135

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 1st	April 30th	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	September 30th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Baccalaureate degree in nursing, current licensure as Registered Nurse in the state of Texas, minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 hours of undergraduate program, two letters of recommendation, full-time RN for 1 year, personal interview with director of MSN program
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Master's degree as an advanced practice nurse, nurse leader or nurse educator; three letters of recommendation; current RN license and approval to practice as an advanced practice nurse; essay; curriculum vitae; interview

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 60
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 4.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

26

Total Graduate Students

3%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	26.92%
Black or African American	3.85%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	7.69%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (7%)

Female (92%)

Faculty

10

Total faculty

Full-time - 6

Part-time - 4

Male (1)

Female (9)

Location & Contact

Address 900 College Street
Belton, TX  76513
United States

Contact Dr. Elizabeth Jimenez
Director, Master of Science in Nursing Program/Assistant Professor
Email: ejimenez@umhb.edu
Phone: 254-295-4769

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