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Master's prepared nurses are increasingly in demand to serve as:
  • directors & assistant directors of nursing
  • clinical specialists
  • nurse practitioners
  • consultants
  • supervisors & head nurses
  • in-service educators & faculty members
  • private practitioners

Selecting a Program

Although NP, CNS, and NE clinical courses have the same course number, clinical experiences differ depending on the track. Students switching from one track to another, or students returning for a post master's certificate in a different clinical role must repeat the entire clinical course sequence.

Before You Apply

All applicants must meet:

Additional requirements vary by program.  

How to Apply to the MS Program

  • Apply online to TWU at ApplyTexas.org.
  • Additional application process may vary by program. See specific programs for details.

Advising

Each student is assigned an advisor at the time of admission. The student must meet with the assigned advisor prior to enrollment to plan an individualized program of studies that is sequenced to match the student’s progression and completion times. Subsequent advising occurs each semester for electronic registration information.

MS Student Handbook

The student is accountable for reading, understanding, and adhering to the policies and procedures contained in both the General Catalog and the MS Student Handbook [pdf]. Policies and procedures are subject to change without prior notice.

Program Locations

Denton Campus
Dr. Gayle Roux, MS Coordinator
groux@twu.edu
940.898.2418
Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner

Dallas Center
Dr. Susan Sheriff, MS Coordinator
ssheriff@twu.edu
214.689.6522
Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Houston Center
Dr. Brenda Binder, MS Coordinator
bbinder@twu.edu
713.794.2887
Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing Administration, Nursing Education

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