University of Colorado Colorado Springs Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Program Length & Format

• 16-month
• Total credits: 68
• in-person, on campus
• Program start: summer only
• Applicants must be living in Colorado or intend to live in Colorado

Admission Requirements

• Pathway One: bachelor's degree in another field; all transcripts minimum GPA 3.0; bachelor’s degree conferred by December 31 of the application year
• Pathway Two: minimum 57 undergraduate credits including prerequisites; minimum cumulative GPA 3.25; all courses completed by December 31 of the application year
• A&P courses must have a grade of C or better
• All science prerequisites must be completed within 10 years
• Up to two application cycles allowed per applicant for the accelerated option

Entrance Exams

• TEAS required
• TEAS scores accepted up to 365 days before the end of the admission cycle (November 15)
• Up to two TEAS exam scores accepted per applicant per admission cycle
• TEAS scores are sent automatically to the College
• Remote/online TEAS testing option available

Prerequisites

• Pathway One required courses (35 credits):
  • Microbiology Lecture & Lab, 4 credits
  • Intro to Chemistry w/Lab, 4 credits
  • Intro to Organic and Biochemistry w/Lab, 4 credits
  • Nutrition for Health Professionals, 3 credits
  • Human Anatomy, 4 credits
  • Human Physiology, 4 credits
  • Statistics, 3 credits
  • Pathophysiology, 3 credits
  • General Psychology, 3 credits
  • Developmental Psychology, 3 credits
• Pathway Two additional courses (22 credits):
  • English Composition 1 or Rhetoric and Writing I, 3 credits
  • English Composition 2 or Rhetoric and Writing II, 3 credits
  • Two Global Science electives, 6 credits
  • Two Humanities electives, 6 credits
  • General Biology I w/Lab (if needed), 4 credits
• All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester (no later than December 31 of the application year)
• Equivalent courses accepted from accredited institutions

Deadlines

• Application window: July 1 through November 15 (or next business day at 5:00 PM)
• TEAS scores must be available by November 15
• All prerequisites and degree conferral deadlines: December 31 of the current application period

Application

• Application fee: $50
• Official transcripts from each institution attended to be sent to: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admissions and Records ATTN: Admissions Office 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918
• Unofficial transcript reviews available by email to [email protected]
• Certified background check required; results sent automatically to the College
• TEAS registration and scores submitted as part of application

Selection Process

• Acceptance contingent upon receipt of final transcripts
• TEAS exam scores are included in application review and transmitted automatically to the College
• Applicants allowed up to two application cycles for the accelerated option
• Only two applications to the pre-licensure BSN undergraduate nursing program allowed in a four-year period

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical requirements to be uploaded to MyClinical Exchange:

• CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association Basic Life Support)
• Tuberculosis baseline testing or screening form
• Evidence of MMR immunizations or titers (if born after 1957)
• Hepatitis B series completion or titer
• Varicella immunizations or titer
• Verification of health care insurance
• Tetanus-containing vaccine every 10 years (one Tdap as an adult required)
• Criminal background check cleared for admission
• Negative drug screen
• Annual influenza vaccine

Credit Transfer

• Equivalent prerequisite and general education courses accepted from accredited institutions
• All prerequisites must be within 10 years to be eligible
• Unofficial transcript review available via email to [email protected]
• Final acceptance contingent on official transcripts

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated tuition and fees by semester and total:
  • In-state: 1st Summer $10,671.41; Fall $11,123.09; Spring $7,748.18; 2nd Summer $6,173.14; Total $35,715.82
  • Out-of-state: 1st Summer $21,026.58; Fall $22,164.26; Spring $15,938.18; 2nd Summer $12,725.14; Total $71,854.16
• Tuition calculator not applicable for the accelerated program

Contacts

• Admissions email for unofficial transcript review and inquiries: [email protected]
• White Coat Ceremony contact: [email protected]
• University phone numbers: 719-255-8227; 800-990-8227
• Mailing address for official transcripts: University of Colorado Colorado Springs Admissions and Records ATTN: Admissions Office 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918

The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Beth El College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a graduate nursing program offering two options of advanced study for Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Education.

The specialty courses are designed to apply theories and evidence based practice for advanced healthcare. The curriculum prepares students to use technological innovation and provide leadership within the clinical and organizational settings. Students in both options are required to complete 38-47 graduate credits to complete a thesis project or a comprehensive tracks within a period of six years.  

The Master in Nursing Education is particularly intended to prepare nurse educators to teach at the bachelor and associate degree levels in a range of academic settings.

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
2. Minimum of a 3.0 grade point average for all undergraduate coursework
3. Resume
4. Successfully complete undergraduate pre-requisite courses
5. Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where applicant expects to complete practical requirements

The deadline for application online for admission in the spring semester is the 15th of September and admission for admission in the fall semester is the 15th of June.