The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online asynchronously. You are also required to complete 500 practicum hours of experiential learning to practice what you learn in theory in the virtual classroom.

• BSN
• 3.0 GPA 
• Undergraduate statistics course (C or better)
• Essay
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Active RN license
• Transcripts from all institutions attended

All four non-clinical MSN tracks require online didactic coursework and practicum hours to graduate. The specifics of each program are as follows:

• MSN Clinical Nurse Leader: 32 credit hours and 500 practicum hours
• MSN in Forensic Nursing: 38 credit hours and 500 practicum hours
• MSN in Nursing Education: 38 credit hours and 500 practicum hours
• MSN in Specialized Populations: 35 credit hours and 500 practicum hours

Both clinical MSN tracks also require online didactic coursework and practicum hours to graduate. The specifics of each program are as follows:

• MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: 48 credit hours and 780 clinical hours
• MSN Family Nurse Practitioner: 47 credit hours and 780 clinical hours

The MSN Clinical Nurse Leader program can be completed part-time in 1 year and 7 months (5 semesters), and the MSN in Forensic Nursing, Nursing Education, and Specialized Populations can be completed part-time in 2 years (6 semesters). The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs can be completed full-time in 2 years (6 semesters), as well.

Our online MSN programs cost $618.25* per credit hour for in-state students and $619.25* per credit hour for out-of-state students. Total program costs are as follows: 

• MSN Clinical Nurse Leader: $19,784.00 total* + fees (in-state) and $19,816.00 total* + fees (out-of-state)
• MSN in Forensic Nursing: $23,493.50 total* + fees (in-state) and $23,531.50 total* + fees (out-of-state)
• MSN in Nursing Education: $23,493.50 total* + fees (in-state) and $23,531.50 total* + fees (out-of-state)
• MSN in Specialized Populations: $21,638.75 total* + fees (in-state) and $21,673.75 total* + fees (out-of-state)
• MSN Family Nurse Practitioner: $29,057.75 total* + fees (in-state) and $29,104.75 total* + fees (out-of-state)
• MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse: $29,4676.00 total* + fees (in-state) and $29,724.00 total* + fees (out-of-state)

Financial aid may be available to our online students. 

*Tuition rates as of 12/05/2024. Rates are subject to change. Visit csuohio.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees for current rates.

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to Cleveland State University’s online MSN program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.

Yes. Our faculty members are dedicated, caring and experienced professionals who want you to succeed. Our faculty are full-time professors and/or Certified Nurse Educators. Classes are small you can quickly get the feedback you need.