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Associate of Nursing

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

The online Master of Science in Nursing offers four graduate tracks for BSN-prepared nurses.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Nursing and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
Communicate effectively
And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

Nurse practitioner
Nurse educator
Nurse executive leader

Curriculum

Four tracks (Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator
Nurse Executive Leader
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) built on evidence-based practice
Clinical reasoning
Leadership and health equity
Delivered online with clinical components
The programme is accredited and offers post-graduate APRN certificates.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript
certified English translation if not in English); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 50
IELTS Academic 5.5
Duolingo 75
or US high school or college English composition
or Q International School Level 108); evidence of funds 30
431 USD with Affidavit of Support; F-1 transfer students add I-20
F-1 visa
I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript, certified English translation if not in English); F-1 transfer students with I-20, F-1 visa, I-94 and Transfer Verification Form

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 50
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,218 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa
Faculty or school	Health, Wellness & Public Safety
Department	Nursing & Health Occupations
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
27 Nov 2026
13 days left
Program starts
June 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed

Scholarships

College and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.