Program Overview
The MSN/MTS and the MSN/MDiv degrees represent the Master of Science in Nursing and the Masters of Divinity and Theological Studies. These dual degrees encourage interdisciplinary work and intra-school collaboration.
Students must apply to each school separately and must be accepted by both to pursue the dual degree. Ideally, students will apply for dual degree status prior to enrolling in either program.
Dual MSN/MDiv
The MSN/MDiv program can usually be completed in four years for students with a prior BSN and in five years for students requiring the Vanderbilt School of Nursing PreSpecialty year. A student must be registered as a full-time student in the Vanderbilt Divinity School for at least five semesters and in the School of Nursing for at least two semesters.
A student will complete 84 hours for the MDiv and 39 hours for the MSN (with an additional year of work for those requiring the PreSpecialty year). Twelve (12) elective hours from the total 84 MDiv program (Divinity hours) will be from the School of Nursing. 0 to 6 hours from the total 39 MSN program (School of Nursing hours) will be from the Divinity School, with hours varying depending on the student's major area of specialty.
Under certain circumstances, students may be able to share School of Nursing and Divinity School credit for Vanderbilt Divinity School Field Education requirements and Vanderbilt School of Nursing Clinical Preceptorship requirements.
Dual MSN/MTS
The MSN/MTS program can usually be completed in three years for students with a BSN and in four years for students requiring the School of Nursing PreSpecialty year. A student must be registered as a full-time student in the Divinity School for at least three semesters and in the School of Nursing for at least two semesters.
A student will complete 48 hours for the MTS and 39 hours for the MSN (with an additional year of work for those requiring the PreSpecialty year). Nine (9) elective hours from the total 48 MTS program (Divinity hours) will be from the School of Nursing. 0 to 6 hours from the total 39 MSN program (School of Nursing hours) will be from the Divinity School, with hours varying depending on the student's major area of specialty.
If the student elects to participate in field education experiences, students may be able to share School of Nursing and Divinity School credit for Vanderbilt Divinity School Field Education requirements and Vanderbilt School of Nursing Clinical Preceptorship requirements. Any awarding of joint credit will require approval of both Vanderbilt Divinity School Field Education and Vanderbilt School of Nursing Clinical Preceptorship programs.