Promote Health and Prevent Disease with Our Master’s in Nursing – Community Health Nursing Degree
As a licensed nurse, you have a passion for promoting health and wellness in the lives of others. Liberty University’s master’s in community health nursing can help provide you with the tools you need to develop relationships within your community and find solutions to public health concerns.
Communities are in desperate need of healthcare advocates — nurses who understand how to assess, treat, and educate populations on health and wellness. By pursuing our community health nursing master’s degree, you can gain the skills and confidence you need to help communities make positive changes in nursing and public health. If you currently work in patient care and want to learn more about advanced nursing practice, this program may be for you.
Licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Why Choose Liberty’s MSN – Public Health Online Degree?
By pursuing our master’s in public health nursing degree online, you can learn about community health from an academic and biblical standpoint. You can learn about the needs of local communities, paying close attention to the assessment of community wellness and health needs. The required practicum hours in our online nursing program provide the opportunity to start making an impact on your community immediately.
We understand that you are likely juggling a full-time job as a nurse with family and personal responsibilities. Our master’s degree in community health nursing program can provide you with the flexibility you need to stay active in your nursing career, where schedules are unpredictable and constantly changing. Additionally, our professors instruct from a Christian worldview, which means they see you as an individual fulfilling God’s calling for your life, not a number.
Program Awards
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
What Will You Learn in Our MSN – Community Health Nursing Program?
Our master of community and public health nursing program is designed to prepare nurses to serve the needs of patients through nursing interventions. The core classes in this degree focus on the areas of biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, and social and behavioral sciences.
Liberty University’s MSN in Community Health nursing program also includes practicum hours to encourage engagement within your community and help you become a successful community health worker. Through hands-on experience, this degree seeks to prepare you to address the health needs of various populations.
Featured Courses
- HLTH 501 – Biostatistics
- HLTH 503 – Principles of Epidemiology
- HLTH 505 – Principles of Environmental Health
- NURS 523 – Financial and Resource Management for Nurse Leaders*
*Course guide available upon request
MSN in Community Health Nursing Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Nursing.
- Download and review the Degree Completion Plan for this program.
- View the Graduate Nursing Course Guides (login required).
- A background check is required in preparation for the practicums.
Additional Program Information
Practicum Sites
Liberty University Online State Approval Disclosure
RN Licensure
Non-Discrimination Statement
Bridge Courses for Non-BSN Students
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Potential Career Options with an MSN Degree in Community Health
- Community center RN/specialist
- Disaster relief planner
- Emergency response team member
- Home care RN
- Medical/health inspector
- School/business RN
Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
At this time, our MSN degree is limited in certain states. Please view the licensure/certification requirements for your state. International students can contact the School of Nursing for questions about admission to their specific degree of interest.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing practice as a registered nurse
- 1 Recommender’s Contact Information
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Statement of Essential Attributes
- Official college transcripts
- Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
MSN Degree CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.
For questions about the accreditation of Liberty University, please contact:
Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Ln.
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
(404) 679-4500
Inquiries about the institution itself, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.
MSN Program Benefits
We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online master’s in nursing degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our MSN in Community Health program in as little as 1.5 years.
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
