Welcome
Welcome to Graduate Nursing at South Dakota State University! This handbook is a comprehensive document developed for students, academic advisors and faculty advisors to reflect the mission and philosophy of the College of Nursing as well as information on the program options offered: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Science and post-graduate certificate programs.
Information on coursework requirements, advising, financial aid, professional organizations and policies and procedures are included. Students will utilize this handbook in conjunction with other SDSU publications (Graduate Catalog, Graduate School website, College of Nursing website and current coursework schedules) to facilitate progression in their respective program option within the Graduate Nursing program.
Heidi Mennenga, Ph.D., RN, CNE
Associate dean for academic programs
professor
July 2024
Table of Contents
Section I:Introduction
Section II: The Graduate Degree Process
Section III:Graduate Nursing Policies and Requirements
Section IV: Graduation Policies and Procedures
Section V: Resource/Miscellaneous Information for Student
Section VI: Course Descriptions
Section VII: Master’s Degree Specific Program Option Information
Section VIII: Post Graduate Certificate and APRN-C Specific Program Option Information
Section IX: Certification
Section X: Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Specific Program Option Information
Section XI: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)– Degree Specific Program Option Information