Online Case Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

The American Sentinel MSN specialization, case management, prepares students to be professional nurse case managers responsible for the advocacy of improving clinical outcomes. This is accomplished by effectively balancing efficiency, patient satisfaction and the cost of delivery. The program is ideal for nurses who want to start their own case management businesses.

The specialization teaches nurses to deliver personalized services to patients to improve their care. The nursing leadership program focuses on understanding patient referrals, planning and delivery of care, evaluation of patient results, and the evaluation of overall program effectiveness.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to the American Sentinel University MSN program, the following must be submitted:

A completed application.
A resume, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.

Applicants educated within the United States who hold a U.S. RN License must submit the following:
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A copy of your active and unencumbered U.S. RN license.

Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel University. Your nursing education must be from a bachelor’s of science nursing degree program with a minimum 2.0 GPA earned on a 4.0 scale and accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants educated outside of the United States who hold a U.S. RN license must submit the following:
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A copy of your active and unencumbered U.S. RN license.

An Academic Report from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) stating that the nursing education you received is comparable to that obtained by a graduate of a U.S. Bachelor of Science nursing program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale.

To receive transfer credits for courses from institutions outside the United States, your NACES or CGFNS evaluation will need to be a course-by-course report. This report must be submitted at the time of evaluation in order for the transfer credits to be awarded. An official copy of the report or an official copy of the transcripts will be required*.

Applicants educated outside of the United States who do not hold a U.S. RN license must submit the following:
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A Validation of Licensure Report that shows evidence that you are legally authorized to practice as a professional nurse in the geographical area in which you work. CGFNS is an agency that can provide documentation acceptable to American Sentinel University.

An Academic Report from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) stating that the nursing education you received is comparable to that obtained by a graduate of a U.S. Bachelor of Science nursing program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale.

To receive transfer credits for courses from institutions outside the United States, your NACES or CGFNS evaluation will need to be a course-by-course report. This report must be submitted at the time of evaluation in order for the transfer credits to be awarded. An official copy of the report or an official copy of the transcripts will be required*.

International Student Requirements
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Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not earned an undergraduate degree from an institution at which all courses were taught in English will need to provide one of the following:

- A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (iBT version).

- An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates, or verification of certification in an English proficiency program.

To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have earned a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,800

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If you want to build upon your career in nursing with a focus on Case Management, Grantham offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Case Management. And through the convenience of our 100% online MSN program, you can go to work on your education – when and where you choose.

The program focuses on current trends in:

Leadership and management
Human diversity and social issues
Health promotion and disease prevention
Research and global, evidence-based practice

Please note: All MSN students need to complete a Major Applied Research Paper (MARP) and participate in a Practicum at the end of their specialization program for their final research seminar.

MSN Case Management Program Outcomes
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Utilize the basic conceptions of Case Management when planning and implementing patient care.

Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse populations.

Incorporate concepts of advanced health assessment and pathophysiology in making nursing diagnoses and decisions about educational and therapeutic interventions.

Design nursing care for a clinical or community-based population based on biophysical, psychosocial and organizational sciences.

Demonstrate professional and high level communication skills when involved in peer review, advocacy for patients and families, reporting of errors and professional writing.

Function in a leadership role when collaborating with team(s) to generate knowledge that supports evidence-based practice and improves healthcare outcomes.

Apply theory and researched-based knowledge from nursing and the sciences in leading the interdisciplinary team to design, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of care.

Entry Requirements

For admission into Grantham University's MSN program, you must have the following:

An earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program

Valid RN License as indicated by Date of Issue

Nurses educated outside the United States, who are eligible to practice as an RN in the United States, must:

- Have an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing that equates to a U.S. baccalaureate degree

- Be CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) certified and pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse)

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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The Capstone College of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in a convenient online format. This program prepares nurses to assume leadership positions in health care administration and to coordinate and administer case management services at the macrosystems level. Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy to meet patient health care needs while promoting quality, cost-effective outcomes. Graduates of this program will be able to practice in a variety of settings and assume leadership positions in health care organizations.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for the MSN program:

1. For regular admission, a grade point average of at least 3.0 overall (based on 4.0 grading scale) or 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work

2. For conditional admission, a grade point average of at least 2.5 overall (based on 4.0 grading scale) for undergraduate work, and a score of at least 300 on the GRE or at least in the 40th percentile on the MAT

3. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing

4. Current unencumbered RN licensure in the United States

Other Fees

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Combining internet-based learning for the academic portions of the program alongside internships arranged at convenient locations, the M.S.N. Case Management & Health Systems Administration program will appeal to ambitious working nurses who may be managing a number of work and home priorities.

The graduate program in case management and health systems administration provides an integrated approach that promotes effective, collaborative utilization of clinical resources.

Students develop clinical resource management skills that are strongly coupled with managerial skills. The current healthcare climate of rapid change in technology and patient care services, together with increasing implementation of managed care systems, requires healthcare professionals to seek mechanisms for enhancing quality while providing cost-effective care.

Historically, quality and utilization management and nursing care management developed separately and functioned in isolation. But nurses focusing their professional efforts on case management cannot afford to do so isolated from the larger realities that drive the organization and, indeed, the entire healthcare continuum.

It is essential for those involved in case management to have a thorough understanding of organizational structures and operations. Knowledge of the continuum of resources available within the healthcare delivery system and the community is essential.

This program is ideal for those registered nurses holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree who want to specialize in case management and health systems administration in a variety of settings.

Graduates of this program, alongside the College’s other alumni, have gone on to become dedicated healthcare professionals all over New Jersey and beyond. In fact, it is estimated that every hospital in the state employs at least one Seton Hall nursing alum – but beyond that, our graduates impact the lives of patients in areas as far and wide as Florida, Arizona and even Iraq. These individuals range from nurse practitioners, to nursing directors and officers, to presidents and CEOs of healthcare organizations.

Entry Requirements

The following prerequisites for admission must have been achieved by candidates prior to admission to a Master’s-level program:

- Graduation from a N.L.N.A.C. or C.C.N.E.-accredited baccalaureate nursing program with a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

- Completion of a basic statistics course and an undergraduate nursing research course.

- Satisfactory Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score if native language is not English.

- Proof of current licensure as a registered nurse

Other Fees

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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a Specialization in Corrections and Case Management degree provides students with an in-depth opportunity to explore the history of criminal punishment. Students will take a comprehensive look into modern penal systems, prisoners' rights, personalized treatment plans and sentencing for prisoners with drug addictions, mental illness, sociopaths and psychopaths while acquiring the knowledge and skills common to corrections professionals.

Successful completion of AIU's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program with a Specialization in Corrections and Case Management can provide students with an industry focused look at the goals and philosophies underlying correctional interventions, types of criminal sentencing and penal sanctions. Students will also gain an applicable foundation of industry-related knowledge and skills, including how to:

- Trace the history and philosophy of adult and juvenile correctional systems and identify the different models of punishment associated with each system.

- Explain the history of probation and parole and the roles of the probation and parole officers in the criminal and juvenile correctional systems.

- Define community corrections and the innovative approaches associated with this perspective such as restorative justice, peacemaking, intermediate sentences, drug courts and substance abuse counseling.

- Apply various assessment, diagnostic techniques and case management strategies for working with adult and juvenile offenders.

- Explain the organizational structure, administrative practices and operating procedures of correctional agencies in the handling of personnel and their functions.

- Define the development of prisoners' rights and identify and analyze landmark decisions that substantiate rights for prisoners.

- Identify and analyze ethical issues related to decision-making process associated with moral dilemmas in corrections.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

Other Fees

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