Cox College

Updated on October 17, 2023

Overview: Cox College: Division of Interprofessional Research & Graduate Studies

Department: Division of Interprofessional Research & Graduate Studies

Programs Offered: FNP

Degree Types: MSN (BSN Required), Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)

Accreditation: CCNE

Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction for online programs.

Phone Number: (417) 269-3401

Social Media: Facebookand Twitter

Cox College Online FNP Programs

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner track

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: coxcollege.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 660 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 42 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time: program can be completed in 2 years; Part-time: program can be completed in 3 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall and Spring admissionNumber of Terms: Full-time: 4 semesters; Part-time: 6 semesters (Fall and Spring semesters)

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN licenseGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in BSN coursework (GPA 2.5-2.9 may be eligible for provisional admission)Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$25,200 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $600 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: School is participating in SARA agreement, students should confirm with university that they accept students from their state of residence before applying. Students in non-SARA states (California, Florida and Massachusetts) should also check with university before applying for the most up-to-date information.

Post-Masters Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner track

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: coxcollege.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 660 hours needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 21 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 18 to 24 monthsProgram Start Date: Fall and Spring admissionNumber of Terms: 3 to 4 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; completion of advanced pharmacology, advanced physical assessment, and advanced physiology and pathophysiology within the last 5 yearsGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$12,600 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $600 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: School is participating in SARA agreement, students should confirm with university that they accept students from their state of residence before applying. Students in non-SARA states (California, Florida and Massachusetts) should also check with university before applying for the most up-to-date information.