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Master of Science in Nursing at JMU

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FAQ About the Chronic Illness Minor

  1. Do I have to take the courses in a specific sequence?
    Answer: No. The minor was designed that the courses can be taken in any sequence, except if the particular course has a prerequisite that must be met before enrolling in the course. It is up to the student to ensure that prerequisite is met. Although the two core courses are not restricted to Chronic Illness minors, we encouraging the student to declare the minor prior to taking the core courses.
  2. Can my 2 credits of nursing electives required for my nursing major be applied to the minor?
    Answer: Yes, 2 credits of nursing electives would count toward The Chronic Illness Minor if they are Chronic Illness electives.  If you are accepted to the Nursing program, you need to complete 12 credits from the Chronic Illness Minor. As a major in Nursing, you need a total of 61 credits that can be applied to the nursing major and 12 additional Chronic Illness credits for a minimum of 73 credits.
  3. What if I have taken a class I believe should be accepted as credit for the Chronic Illness minor but is not listed as an elective option?
    Answer: You can apply to have the class reviewed by the course coordinator. If the coordinator feels there is sufficient justification to consider the course, the coordinator will present that course to the Department of Nursing Curriculum Committee to seek formal acceptance or rejection of the credits. Be aware that no more than 6 credits of the student’s major can be applied to the minor.