University of Texas at Arlington

Updated on October 17, 2023

Overview: University of Texas at Arlington: College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Department: College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Programs Offered: AG-ACNP, AG-PCNP, FNP, NNP, PACNP, PPCNP

Degree Types: MSN (BSN required)

Accreditation: CCNE

Instruction Methods: Program uses an asynchronous learning environment.

Phone Number: (866) 489-2810

Social Media: Facebook

University of Texas at Arlington Online MSN Programs

Online Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: academicpartnerships.uta.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 720 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 41 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 31 to 35 monthsProgram Start Date: Eight start dates per yearNumber of Terms: Program has 8 terms per year with 5 week, 11 week and 14 week classes, so number of terms varies depending on courses taken per term

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN; minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care settingGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in last 60 hours of BSN program (students with a GPA lower of 2.8-2.99 may be admitted on a probationary status)Standardized Testing: Not required for students with a GPA greater than 3.0 ; GRE required for students with a GPA between 2.8-2.99 (minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section)Tuition: ~$26,814 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $654 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Texas

Online Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Primary Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: academicpartnerships.uta.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 720 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 41 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 29 to 33 monthsProgram Start Date: Eight start dates per yearNumber of Terms: Program has 8 terms per year with 5 week, 11 week and 14 week classes, so number of terms varies depending on courses taken per term

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN; minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experienceGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in last 60 hours of BSN program (students with a GPA lower of 2.8-2.99 may be admitted on a probationary status)Standardized Testing: Not required for students with a GPA greater than 3.0 ; GRE required for students with a GPA between 2.8-2.99 (minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section)Tuition: ~$26,814 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $654 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Texas

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner program

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

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 720 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 46 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 31 to 36 monthsProgram Start Date: Eight start dates per yearNumber of Terms: Program has 8 terms per year with 5 week, 11 week and 14 week classes, so number of terms varies depending on courses taken per term

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN; minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experienceGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in last 60 hours of BSN program (students with a GPA lower of 2.8-2.99 may be admitted on a probationary status)Standardized Testing: Not required for students with a GPA greater than 3.0 ; GRE required for students with a GPA between 2.8-2.99 (minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section)Tuition: ~$30,084 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $654 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from California and Texas

Online Neonatal Nurse Practitioner MSN program

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Neonatal Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with two on-campus simulation experiences with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: www.uta.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 600 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 42 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Full-time and Part-timeProgram Length: Full-time program can be completed in 16 months (if started in the Fall semester); Part-time program can be completed in 3 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall and Spring admissionNumber of Terms: Full-time: 4-5 semesters (depending on start date); Part-time: 8 semesters

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN; minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificationGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in last 60 hours of BSN program (students with a GPA lower of 2.8-2.99 may be admitted on a probationary status)Standardized Testing: Not required for students with a GPA greater than 3.0 ; GRE required for students with a GPA between 2.8-2.99 (minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section)Tuition: ~$27,468 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $654 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program does not currently accept students from Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts and New York. Students should confirm with the College of Nursing and Health Innovation that they accept students from their state of residence before applying.

Online Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: academicpartnerships.uta.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 765 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 45 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 31 to 35 monthsProgram Start Date: Eight start dates per yearNumber of Terms: Program has 8 terms per year with 5 week, 11 week and 14 week classes, so number of terms varies depending on courses taken per term

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN; minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in last 60 hours of BSN program (students with a GPA lower of 2.8-2.99 may be admitted on a probationary status)Standardized Testing: Not required for students with a GPA greater than 3.0 ; GRE required for students with a GPA between 2.8-2.99 (minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section)Tuition: ~$29,430 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $654 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Texas

Online Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Pediatric Primary Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirementsWebsite: academicpartnerships.uta.edu

Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 765 clinical hours requiredNumber of Credits Required: 41 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 0

Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 29 to 33 monthsProgram Start Date: Eight start dates per yearNumber of Terms: Program has 8 terms per year with 5 week, 11 week and 14 week classes, so number of terms varies depending on courses taken per term

Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN; minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experienceGPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in last 60 hours of BSN program (students with a GPA lower of 2.8-2.99 may be admitted on a probationary status)Standardized Testing: Not required for students with a GPA greater than 3.0 ; GRE required for students with a GPA between 2.8-2.99 (minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section)Tuition: ~$26,814 + feesCost Per Credit Hour: $654 per credit hour

Eligibility Restrictions: Program only accepts students from Texas