Coursework Only
Overview
Baccalaureate-prepared nurses who wish to pursue a graduate degree at a later date or have not yet completed all admission requirements may apply for non-degree status to enroll in graduate-level nursing courses as non-degree/special students. Students admitted under this status may register for the master's core courses and other master's non-clinical courses on a space-available basis. A maximum of two courses may be taken under non-degree status.
A non-degree student who wishes to obtain full-degree status later must submit a second application to the School of Nursing. Non-degree status does not qualify students for full-degree status in the Master of Science program. If a student is accepted as a degree student, no more than six credit hours may be transferred to a master's degree program.
Please note: Due to space limitations, students who have applied for non-degree status (coursework only) are not eligible for online classes.
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution
- Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate study
- Active United States registered nurse license required. Clinical agencies will require an active Maryland license.
For International Applicants
How to Apply
Deadlines for Admission
Admission is highly competitive. For information on application deadlines, including priority and final dates, please visit our application deadlines page »
Application Information
Apply online. The SON's catalog is available online. Information about course descriptions and schedule of courses is also available online.