Program Overview

University Program Information

The Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Academic Overview
• Pre-Nursing Program
• BSN Program
• MSN Program
• DNP Program
• PhD Program
• Post-Graduate Program

Academics Educational Programs

The school provides various educational programs, such as:

• Academic Overview
• Pre-Nursing Overview
• BSN Program Overview
• Pacesetter
• RN to BSN
• MSN Program Overview
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Leadership

MSN Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to help students master the concepts of organizational efficiency and effectiveness, advancing nursing practice and improving the nation's healthcare delivery system.

DNP Program Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers various tracks, including:

• BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia
• BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• DNP (Post-master's Entry)
  • Nurse Anesthesia
  • Nursing Leadership and Administration
  • Nurse Practitioner/CNS
  • Nursing Informatics

PhD Program Overview

The PhD program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in research and academia. The program offers various tracks, including:

• BSN to PhD
• DNP to PhD
• PhD (Post-master's Entry)

Post-Graduate Program Overview

The Post-Graduate program offers various tracks, including:

• Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• Emergency Medical Services Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Leadership
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Leadership Track

The Nursing Leadership track is designed to help students become stronger leaders in the nursing field. The program is flexible and hybrid, balancing online courses with in-class learning and networking.

Nursing Leadership Track at a Glance

• Admit Terms: Fall admission only
• Average Completion: 5-9 semesters
• Credit Requirements: MSN program - 38 credit hours; Post-graduate - 23-27 credit hours
• Educational Mode: Online with on-campus opportunities
• Enrollment Level: Part-time

Estimated Tuition and Costs

The estimated tuition and costs for the Nursing Leadership track are among the lowest in Texas.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Nursing Leadership track include:

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Collaborative and Clinical Excellence

The Nursing Leadership program offers flexible practice immersion experiences, allowing students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world situations.

Flexible Nursing Leadership Education

The hybrid Nursing Leadership track balances the convenience of online courses with the personal and professional benefits of in-class learning and networking.

Meet Our Track Coordinator

The track coordinator for the Nursing Leadership program is Associate Professor Deborah B. Cline, DNP, RN, CNL, OCN, NEA-BC.

Opportunities to Lead

The Nursing Leadership track prepares graduates for managerial and administrative positions in acute care, outpatient, and community-based settings.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Master of Science in Nursing Program Outcomes

The MSN program outcomes are designed to help students achieve their career goals in the nursing field.