Overview: Cox College: Division of Interprofessional Research & Graduate Studies
Programs Offered: FNP
Degree Types: MSN (BSN Required), Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Accreditation: CCNE
Instruction Methods: Program uses asynchronous instruction for online programs.
Phone Number: (417) 269-3401
Social Media: Facebook and Twitter
Cox College Online FNP Programs
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner track
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: MSN (BSN Required)
Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirements
Website: coxcollege.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 660 hours needed to graduate
Number of Credits Required: 42 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Full-time and Part-time
Program Length: Full-time: program can be completed in 2 years; Part-time: program can be completed in 3 years
Program Start Date: Fall and Spring admission
Number of Terms: Full-time: 4 semesters; Part-time: 6 semesters (Fall and Spring semesters)
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: BSN required; current RN license
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in BSN coursework (GPA 2.5-2.9 may be eligible for provisional admission)
Standardized Testing: Not required
Tuition: ~$25,200 + fees
Cost Per Credit Hour: $600 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: School is participating in SARA agreement, students should confirm with university that they accept students from their state of residence before applying. Students in non-SARA states (California, Florida and Massachusetts) should also check with university before applying for the most up-to-date information.
Post-Masters Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner track
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Program Structure: Online instruction with clinical hours requirements
Website: coxcollege.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 660 hours needed to graduate
Number of Credits Required: 21 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 0
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Part-time only
Program Length: Program can be completed in 18 to 24 months
Program Start Date: Fall and Spring admission
Number of Terms: 3 to 4 semesters
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; completion of advanced pharmacology, advanced physical assessment, and advanced physiology and pathophysiology within the last 5 years
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: Not required
Tuition: ~$12,600 + fees
Cost Per Credit Hour: $600 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: School is participating in SARA agreement, students should confirm with university that they accept students from their state of residence before applying. Students in non-SARA states (California, Florida and Massachusetts) should also check with university before applying for the most up-to-date information.
