Overview

Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies / Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies is located in West Long Branch, NJ, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
(Certificate)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Forensic nursing
(Post-Master's Certificate)	Adult-gerontological primary care nurse practitioner

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	100
Doctoral Degrees	14
Other Advanced Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test (waived for MSN applicants with minimum B grade in each of the first four courses and for MS applicants with master's degree) Practicum (for some tracks)
Doctoral Degrees	Practicum, capstone course

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 15th	June 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	December 1st	November 1st	No
Summer deadline	May 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test (waived for MSN applicants with minimum B grade in each of the first four courses and for MS applicants with master's degree)
Master's Degree Requirements	BSN with minimum GPA of 2.75, current RN license, proof of liability and malpractice policy, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, college course work in health assessment, resume; CASPA application (for MS)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Accredited master's nursing program degree with minimum GPA of 3.2, active RN license, national certification as nurse practitioner or nurse administrator, working knowledge of statistics, statement of goals and vision for change, 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic), resume, interview

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

285

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.23%
Black or African American	12.98%
White or Caucasian	56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	13.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0.35%
Unknown	5.61%

Gender

Male (8%)

Female (91%)

Faculty

22

Total faculty

Full-time - 13

Part-time - 9

Male (1)

Female (21)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	School nursing, health policy, and smoking cessation in teens; multiple sclerosis; adherence and self-efficacy; aging issues and geriatric care
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ  07764-1898
United States

Contact Dr. Ann Marie Mauro
Dean
Email: amauro@monmouth.edu
Phone: 732-571-3443
Fax: 732-263-5131

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