Cedarville College

What you'll study

The MSN is offered in five distinct tracks so students focus on the advanced-practice area that matches their career goals:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (online) — preparation for hospital-based care of young adults through older adults with acute or critical conditions.
• Family Nurse Practitioner (online) — primary care across the lifespan, including assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment of common acute and chronic conditions.
• Nurse Educator (online) — advanced study in sciences, healthcare leadership and policy, evidence-based practice, and clinical practice to prepare for educator roles.
• Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (online) — focus on safety, quality, and strategic decision-making to build nursing leadership capabilities.
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (online) — care for patients from birth through age 21, emphasizing assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment of pediatric acute and chronic issues.

Entry requirements

The programme is designed for practicing nurses and is delivered online to accommodate working professionals. Specific admission criteria (such as degree prerequisites, licensure, GPA, or experience) are not listed on the course summary and must be confirmed with the university’s admissions office.

Career prospects

Graduates move into advanced clinical roles (NP tracks), educational positions (Nurse Educator), and leadership or quality-improvement roles (Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement). The programme emphasizes improving patient outcomes and preparing nurses to serve in clinical, leadership, or academic settings consistent with Christian ministry goals.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page does not specify scholarships or funding; prospective students should contact Cedarville’s graduate admissions or financial aid offices to learn about available scholarships, grants, or employer tuition-assistance options.