Gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective educator or leader in health care with a flexible program designed for working professionals.
Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid Master of Science in Nursing program prepares you for advance practice as health educators, consultants, and administrative leaders. Throughout the program, you’ll broaden your knowledge and skills so that you can serve as an effective leader in various educational and health care settings.
The Hybrid MS in Nursing program is surprisingly achievable and especially convenient for busy working adults like you. The program format includes predominantly online courses designed to give working nurses the greatest access to education with flexible delivery. Additionally, you will attend a two-day master course immersion event on campus at the start of each year. The program also serves as a solid foundation, and provides a seamless pathway, if you are interested in pursuing a doctorate in any nursing practice or research-oriented graduate program.
The program includes two different tracks, depending on your academic goals:
The Nursing Education Concentration provides nurses with essential knowledge in curricular design and instructional experiences to facilitate the education of health care clients, nursing staff, and future nurses.
The Nursing Leadership and Administration Concentration provides nurses with knowledge in organizational management and leadership skills to positively impact the quality and efficiency of patient care within health care and community organizations.
Whether you seek to gain professional preparation and credential as an educator in health care or desire to progress into an administrative leadership role, Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid MS in Nursing program has an option for you.
The future of nursing is extremely promising with high demands for advanced nurses to lead the health care quality delivery and to mentor the future nursing workforce. As an MSN-prepared nurse, you’ll be ready to practice as an educator, consultant, or administrative leader in a variety of organizational systems.
Graduates with the Nursing Education Concentration will be well-equipped to work as clinical education leaders and consultants in practice settings or academic nursing programs. On the other hand, graduates with the Leadership and Administration Concentration will be prepared for mid-level management and leadership positions in a variety of nursing settings.
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2 million new jobs.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
California is one of the top paying states for postsecondary nursing instructors and teachers with an annual mean wage of $101,930.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
As a Cal State East Bay graduate, you will have gained the skills and knowledge needed to make a direct impact on the health and well-being of others.
Equipped with your MSN in Nursing Education, you’ll be able to combine your clinical expertise with a passion for teaching clients and students and impact change in health-wellness programs.
With an MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration, you’ll be able to step into a leadership role or an executive position that manages the operation of nursing settings and lead program innovation to impact health care quality and safety.
As a graduate of Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid MS in Nursing program, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:
The MSN program has definitely helped me achieve my career goals. My long-term goal has been to teach while still working at the bedside. Once my MSN program was nearly completed, I was offered a position as an adjunct clinical instructor.
My favorite part about being in the program was the comradery with the other people in my program. We supported each other and cheered each other on. They were a major support system for me when the pressure was on.
Most course instruction is delivered via an online approach. Additionally, you will attend a two-day master course immersion event on campus at the start of each year. This provides a valuable opportunity to foster a collegial work relationship with professors and class members. You can look forward to an in-person course overview while enjoying the flexibility of online learning.
Cal State East Bay’s Hybrid MS in Nursing program requires six core courses in addition to five concentration courses.
Course | Units |
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NURS 601 Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice | |
NURS 602 Scientific Inquiry, Methods, and Scholarship | |
NURS 603 Healthcare Informatics | |
NURS 604 Epidemiology of Population Health and Social Disparities | |
NURS 605 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Economics and Social Policy | |
NURS 693 Masters Synthesis |
Course | Units |
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NURS 611 Learner Centered Theory and Methods in Nursing | |
NURS 612 Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment | |
NURS 613 Curriculum Design and Outcomes in Nursing | |
NURS 614 Instructional Strategies and Educational Technologies | |
NURS 615 Teaching Practicum: Instructional and Clinical Specialty Practices |
Year 1
Fall | Spring |
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NURS 601 | NURS 604 |
NURS 602 | NURS 611 |
NURS 603 | NURS 612 |
Year 2
Fall | Spring |
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NURS 605 | NURS 693 |
NURS 613 | NURS 615 |
NURS 614 |
Course | Units |
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NURS 621 Principles and Practices of Quality Patient Care | |
NURS 622 Leadership Influence and Change | |
NURS 623 Organizational Systems and Finance Management in Healthcare | |
NURS 624 Human Resource Management for Healthcare | |
NURS 625 Leadership Practicum: Nurse Administrative role in Organizational Setting |
Year 1
Fall | Spring |
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NURS 601 | NURS 604 |
NURS 602 | NURS 621 |
NURS 603 | NURS 622 |
Year 2
Fall | Spring |
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NURS 605 | NURS 693 |
NURS 623 | NURS 625 |
NURS 624 |
Nursing faculty members in the Cal State East Bay Nursing Department hold clinical practice expertise in seven content areas, including medical-surgical, critical care, pediatric, obstetrics, mental health, gerontology, and community health nursing. Additionally, they maintain active engagement in research, publication, and professional organizations.
Adrienne Carlson, RN, MS
Linda Gregory, RN, PhD
The Hybrid MS in Nursing degree program is open to applicants with a:
Admission will be granted based upon the Admission Committee’s overall assessment of the student’s qualifications and academic/career potential, using the following criteria:
The application process requires two steps:
An interview will be arranged following the completion of both applications.
Please click on the Application Packet below for detailed instructions on the application process.
Term | Application Filing Period | Transcripts & Other Docs Due By |
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Fall 2024 | 10/1/23-6/1/24 | 06/01/24 |
Term | Application Filing Period | Transcripts & Other Docs Due By |
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Fall 2024 | 10/1/23-6/1/24 | 06/01/24 |
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
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Friday, December 15, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
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Area of study: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Ideal for: Working BSN nurses who want to expand practice and career opportunities
Program format: Hybrid
Number of courses: 11 courses; 33 units
Program length: Four semesters
Tuition costs: $21,417; $649 per unit (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.)
Please let us know if we can answer any questions about the Nursing program. Many answers can also be found in our online Support Center.