Where will your Clemson Journey Lead?
Clemson School of Nursing offers multiple graduate programs designed to prepare experts in specialized advanced nursing practice, including nurse practitioner, education, leadership and healthcare genomics.
Applications open now for the August class. Apply by May 15, 2025 to join the Fall 2025 Masters class!
About our MS Program
The Master of Science degree program, which is a major in nursing, provides graduates with the ability to integrate advanced knowledge from nursing into specialized areas of advanced practice. Students develop critical thinking skills, enhance their knowledge base and hone skills learned in their undergraduate programs through simulation, clinical rotations and lecture content.
The nurse practitioner options articulate with the baccalaureate program in the continued acquisition of advanced nursing knowledge and skills of the specialist. This specialization builds toward advanced nursing practice in selected clinical practice and role areas.
The Master of Science, major in nursing degree program is offered exclusively at our satellite office in Greenville, South Carolina on the campus of Prisma Health.
The Master of Science, major in Nursing program is designed to build upon the first professional degree. The student may select one of following study options:
Family Nurse Practitioner
(FNP)
This concentration focuses on primary care of individuals and families. Students receive a concentration of clinical experiences for each age group, culminating in a final practicum where students synthesize knowledge for application across the lifespan. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for national certification as family nurse practitioners.
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (A/GNP)
This concentration focuses on primary care of adults and older adults, featuring courses in mental health and nursing informatics. Students receive a concentration of clinical experiences culminating in a final practicum where students synthesize knowledge for application to adults and older adults. In-depth coverage of gerontology enhances NP preparation and is critical to addressing the needs of well and frail elders.
Nursing Education
This concentration is designed to prepare nurses as college teachers of nursing and for staff development and continuing education. The courses address curriculum development, current issues and research in teaching and learning, including a variety of classroom and clinical teaching and learning styles. The educational technology course allows nurse educators to master technology in order to create an optimal learning environment.
About our DNP Program
The School of Nursing offers two options for completing the DNP. We offer a hybrid post-baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice program with Concentrations as a Family, Adult/Gerontology, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a track in Health Systems Leadership. We also offer an online post-masters Doctor of Nursing Practice track, which is open to all Nurses with a masters degree. The DNP application cycle will open in Fall 2025.
Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (Hybrid)
The post-baccalaureate DNP is a full-time, 74-credit hour program. Students complete didactic and clinical coursework online and in-person, led by actively practicing expert faculty focusing on evidence-based practice, leadership, healthcare policy and advocacy, genomics, and inter-professional collaboration.
Specialty Areas
- Family NP (primary care)
- Adult/Gerontology NP (primary care)
- Pediatric NP (primary care)
- Health Systems Leadership
Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online)
The post-masters DNP is a 35-credit hour program. Graduation is based upon successful completion of all coursework and a DNP project. The post-masters DNP program focuses on evidence-based practice, leadership, healthcare policy and advocacy, inter-professional collaboration, and expert clinically advanced nursing practice.
Other Programs Offered Include:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Genetics
Be Prepared for the Future
Our graduates exceed the national averages on the ANCC and AANP exams for Nurse Practitioners, with a 95% pass rate for the ANCC and a 97.5% pass rate for the AANP exam.
Learn your way
Our programs offer the best of both worlds with in-person and online classes to meet your needs. Courses are taught from the state-of-the-art Clemson Nursing building in Greenville, South Carolina.
A Program of Prestige
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Clemson University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re here to help you navigate your education journey and lead you to success in obtaining a graduate degree.
- Is Financial Aid Available?
There are Financial Aid opportunities available, along with a Graduate Teaching Assistantship program that can cover most of your educational expenses. Additionally, SC BOLD is a new initiative that students can take advantage of to assist with tuition. - How long is the Program?
Our programs offer the best of both worlds, with in-person and online classes to meet your needs. - How do I find Clinical Preceptors in my state?
We have many academic-practice partnerships with access to expert clinical preceptors throughout the state. We also have friendly, dedicated coordinators to assist students in finding clinical placements.
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