Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Program Details

As health care needs have grown exponentially, so have the roles and responsibilities of nurses. There's never been a more pressing demand for rigorously prepared nurses with the capability to lead across the full spectrum of clinical services.  Earning your degree through our all-online program lets you fulfill your work and family obligations without giving up advancement potential or a world-class education.

Our Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program – a concentration of the Master of Science in nursing degree – builds on your nursing education and clinical experience, preparing you for advanced nursing practice and providing you with the skills and knowledge to:

  • Design, provide, manage and coordinate services in health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and illness management
  • Function across clinical settings to meet the demands of a complex care delivery system
  • Lead intra- and interdisciplinary health care teams
  • Supervise the application of research information and the efficient use of resources to improve outcomes and effect organizational change
  • Lay the foundation for future doctoral education

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Current unencumbered RN license

Restricted States

Alabama, Minnesota, New York, Oregon