Joint Degrees
Joint-Degree Program in Nursing and Divinity
In recognition of the relationship between nursing and religious studies, the Yale School of Nursing and the Divinity School offer a joint-degree program in nursing and divinity. This option is especially oriented to individuals who wish to combine careers in advanced nursing practice and social ministry that might involve direct practice, planning, and policy making and religious ministry in a variety of health care systems. There are two joint-degree options between the Divinity School and the School of Nursing. The first option, a joint degree leading to the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and the Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), requires three years of study (four years for students in the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing [GEPN]). The second option, a joint degree leading to the M.S.N. and Master of Divinity (M.DIV.), requires four years of study (five years for GEPN students) and is designed for those students who wish to prepare for the lay or ordained ministries of Christian churches.
Admissions decisions are made independently by YSN and Divinity. Students must complete the admissions applications for both school during the same application cycle (i.e. apply to both schools for the Fall 2010 class). If admitted to both schools, students are required to spend the first year at the Divinity School. Interested applicants should contact the Offices of Admissions at both Nursing and Divinity to discuss the design and feasibility of the program. Please note that the midwifery specialty at YSN is currently unavailable to joint degree students.
Joint Degree in Nursing and Public Health
Recognizing the relation between nursing and public health, the Yale School of Nursing and the Yale School of Public Health offer a joint-degree opportunity in nursing and public health. This option is especially oriented to individuals who wish to combine careers in advanced nursing practice and public health that might involve direct practice, planning, and policy making in a variety of health care systems in the public health sector. The joint-degree option requires three years (four years for students in the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing) and awards a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.).
Admissions decisions are made independently by YSN and SPH and students must complete the admissions applications for both school during the same application cycle (i.e. apply to both schools for the Fall 2010 class). If admitted to both schools, students are required to spend the first year at the School of Public Health. Interested applicants should contact the Offices of Admissions at both Nursing and Public Health to discuss the design and feasibility of the program. Please note that the midwifery specialty (YSN) and Health Management (SPH) are currently unavailable to joint degree students.
|
