- $765 per credit hour (2025-26)
- +Additional fees
Graduate Program
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Lead with Skill. Serve with Heart.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Goshen College builds on one of the college’s oldest and most respected programs, rooted in a decades-long tradition of excellence in nursing education. Located in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Center for Nursing and Public Health at Westlawn, the program offers cutting-edge learning environments that support your growth as a clinician and leader. You’ll gain the advanced clinical knowledge and cross-cultural understanding needed to care for patients from all walks of life. At Goshen, we prepare nurses to lead with empathy, listen deeply, and serve communities with intercultural competence and confidence.
Designed for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree who are ready to become family nurse practitioners, this face-to-face program meets one evening a week, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., to support working professionals.
Program Overview
Goshen College’s MSN program offers a single, focused track of study: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Built on a long-standing tradition of nursing excellence, this track emphasizes culturally responsive care and deep understanding of patients’ lived experiences—especially for those from marginalized communities.
The program equips you to become a compassionate, community-centered practitioner ready to meet today’s healthcare challenges.
Nearly 100% of graduates are employed in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) roles within 12 months of graduation.
Program Details
Core Curriculum (25 Credit Hours)
- Nurs 500, Foundations for Leadership 3
- Nurs 510, Healthcare Ethics 2
- Nurs 520, Advanced Pathophysiology 3
- Nurs 522, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing 3
- Nurs 524, Advanced Health Assessment 3
- Nurs 600, Mental Healthcare for APRNs 2
- Nurs 602, Theoretical & Conceptual Foundations 3
- Nurs 604, Promoting Health in Vulnerable Populations 3
- Nurs 606, Research 3
Family Nurse Practitioner Track (23 Credit Hours)
- Nurs 540, Health and Illness in Pediatrics 6
- Nurs 542, Health and Illness in Women 6
- Nurs 544, Health and Illness in Adults 6
- Nurs 608, Transition to Practice 5
48 Credit Hours (Core curriculum and one track)
Review the MSN Handbook
As part of the program, you’ll complete a minimum of 672 clinical hours with approved preceptors in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Clinical placements are personally arranged in collaboration with faculty
- Designed to align with your interests and career goals
- Supportive, guided process—no need to find placements on your own
Clinical Partnerships
Your clinical experience is strengthened by regional partnerships with trusted healthcare providers, including:- Goshen Physicians
- Beacon Health System
- Borgess Health
- Bronson Health
- Fairhaven OB/GYN
- Maple City Healthcare
- Saint Joseph Regional Health System
- South Bend Clinic
- Sturgis Health System
These partnerships provide access to diverse clinical environments and prepare you for real-world, advanced practice as a family nurse practitioner.
The cost of the MAT program is $525 per credit hour.
- Elementary Education MAT: 35 credits ($18,375 total)
- Secondary Education MAT: 31 credits ($16,275 total)
Financial Support: Students are billed by semester and may set up a payment plan. We’ll also connect you with state, community, and internal scholarships that may help offset costs.
Goshen College also offers a 10% alumni tuition discount for students who have earned a degree from Goshen College, and a 15% tuition discount for employees of participating Affinity Partner organizations. Learn more.
The division of nursing is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nurses Registration and Nursing Education.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing at Goshen College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Visit our accreditation page
Application and Admission Requirements
To apply for the Master of Science in Nursing program at Goshen College, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- Current, unencumbered RN license
- At least one year of clinical nursing experience
- Completion of an undergraduate statistics course
- Completed online application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Interview with the program director
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report (if English is not your first language)
Up to 9 credit hours of comparable graduate-level coursework may be transferred from an accredited institution, with advisor approval. All courses must have a minimum grade of B (not B−) and meet the program’s content requirements. Transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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Assistant Professor of Education
Steven Thalheimer
Associate Professor of Education
Danae Wirth
Assistant Professor of Education
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