A broad background in the liberal arts and sciences at the baccalaureate level is the foundation for a professional level of nursing education. A variety of disciplinary majors offer excellent preparation for professional nursing education at the graduate level as long as core courses in the natural, behavioral and social sciences are included in the student's undergraduate program of studies.  

 Admission to the graduate level nursing major requires completion of the bachelor's degree, at least one year of biology courses with a laboratory component, one year of chemistry courses with a laboratory component and including organic chemistry, 3.0 GPA, and GRE score of 1000 and 4.0. Students wishing to prepare for graduate (master's) entry to nursing licensure and practice, whatever their undergraduate academic major, should consult the Nursing Department Chairperson for appropriate advising.