Program Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner at Illinois State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 856 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Normal, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Executive Nursing Administration of Health Systems
- Health Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A student applying to this program must:
- have Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from an NLN-accredited program or from a program accredited by the commision on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE);
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework to include courses which the student is currently enrolled
- have evidence of satisfactory completion of statistics, nursing research, and physical assessment courses with a grade of C or better at the baccalaureate level
- submit a two to three page essay outlining educational and professional goals
- submit a current resume
- provide indication of preferred plan of study
- provide your RN license number, as evidence of RN licensure in Illinois
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 856 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 856 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Illinois State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Normal, United States
Illinois State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 9