Nursing Program Director
Cassandra Marshall, DNP, RN Capella University
Undergraduate Public Health Program Director
Beth Feingold, Ph.D., John Hopkins University
Professors
Erin Bell, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
David Carpenter, M.D., Harvard University
Janine Jurkowski, Ph.D., MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago
Shao Lin, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Jennifer Manganello, Ph.D., MPH, Johns Hopkins University
JoEllen Welsh, Ph.D., Cornell University
Igor Zurbenko, Ph.D., Moscow State University
Clinical Faculty
Catherine M. Bohn, MPH, University of California, Berkeley
Rachel deLong, M.D., MPH, University of Wisconsin
Annette Johnson, Ed.D., Columbia University
John Justino, MS, Georgetown University
Ursula Lauper, MPH, University at Albany
Cassandra Marshall, DNP, RN Capella University
Mary O'Reilly, Ph.D., University of Michigan
James Tesoriero, Ph.D., University at Albany
Dwight C. Williams, MSW, Rutgers University
Associate Professors
Allison Appleton, Sc.D., Harvard University
Christine Bozlak, Ph.D., MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago
Douglas Conklin, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Diane Dewar, Ph.D., University at Albany
Beth Feingold, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
Julia Hastings, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Jason Herschkowitz, Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Akiko Hosler, Ph.D., University at Albany
Mark H. Kuniholm, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
Igor B. Kuznetsov, Ph.D., New York University
Ricky C. Leung, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Roxana Moslehi, Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Ramune Reliene, Ph.D., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Melissa Tracy, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Tomoko Udo, Ph.D., Rutgers University
Elizabeth Vasquez, DrPH, New York Medical College
Wendy Weller, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
Xiaobo Xue, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Yuchi Young, DrPH, Johns Hopkins University
Kai Zhang, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Assistant Professors
S M Ashiqul Islam, Ph.D., Baylor University
Chanup Jeung, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bum-Kyu Lee, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
Muntasir Masum, Ph.D., University of Texas, San Antonio
Eric Rose, Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Edward Valachovic, Ph.D., University at Albany
Melonie Walcott, DrPH, University of Alabama
Xin Wang, Ph.D., University at Albany
Nursing Programs
The College of Integrated Health Sciences offers three pathways to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Nursing B.S. in Partnership with Albany Med Health System is a four year, pre-licensure program for students without prior nursing education.
The Nursing B.S. 1+2+1 in partnership in Partnership with St. Peter’s Health Partners is also a four year, pre-licensure program for students without prior nursing education. The Nursing B.S. Completion program is for registered nurses with associate's degrees in nursing. Each program has unique admission and curriculum requirements.
Nursing B.S. in Partnership with Albany Med Health System
The Nursing B.S., developed in partnership with Albany Med Health System, a distinguished Level I trauma center and academic medical center, combines academic rigor with hands-on clinical experience and caters to students dedicated to patient care, medical excellence, and advancing healthcare through innovative practices. By offering immersive clinical rotations and mentorship opportunities with healthcare leaders, the program ensures graduates will be well-prepared for diverse healthcare environments. Students will gain firsthand exposure to advanced medical technologies and patient-centered care, fostering critical thinking and enhancing clinical proficiency.
Admission Requirements
The nursing curriculum is rigorous with a strong emphasis on scientific reasoning and mathematical skills. Admission to the program is competitive and limited to applicants with an overall high school GPA equivalent to 2.5 who have completed each of the following high school or college level courses with a grade of 85 or above for high school courses, B or above for non-credit bearing/remedial courses, or C or above for credit bearing college courses:
- Algebra I and II
- Biology with lab
- Chemistry with lab
Current University at Albany students seeking to transfer into the Nursing Program from another major must apply for admission through the department. In addition to the application, students must submit one letter of recommendation from a current advisor. Application deadlines are March 1 to begin in Fall and October 1 to begin in Spring. Applicants are expected to meet the admission requirements listed above. If qualified applications exceed the number of available spaces, the following criteria will be used sequentially to select students to the program:
- UAlbany GPA
- Letter of Recommendation
Degree Requirements
A combined major and minor sequence consisting of a minimum of 89 credits.
A grade of C or higher in the following support courses is required (see Termination Policies below):
- ACHM 115 General Chemistry I and Lab (4)
- AMAT 108 Statistics (3)
- APSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- EPSY 224 Lifespan Development (3)
- HNSG/HSPH 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences I with Lab (4)
- HNSG/HSPH 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences II with Lab (4)
- HNSG 230 Microbiology for Health Sciences with Lab (4)
The following core courses must be taken on an A-E basis with a grade of B or better:
- HNSG 101 Nursing Practice: History, Ethics & Core Competencies (4)
- HNSG 102 Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan (3)
- HNSG 212 Pharmacology (3)
- HNSG 220 Med-Surge Nursing: Chronic Care & Diagnostics (3)
- HNSG 225 Clinical Practice: Chronic Conditions in Med-Surge Nursing (2)
- HNSG 240 Foundations of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (3)
- HNSG 245 Clinical Practice: Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (1)
- HNSG 248 Med-Surg Nursing: Acute Care Essentials (4)
- HNSG 300 Transformational Nursing Leadership & Management (3)
- HNSG 301 Evidence Based Practice (4)
- HNSG 322 Community and Public Health Nursing (3)
- HNSG 330 Pediatric Nursing: Developmental Care & Ped Assessment (3)
- HNSG 335 Clinical Practice: Pediatric Management (2)
- HNSG 338 Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Evaluation (3)
- HNSG 340 Maternal & Newborn Care: Labor, Delivery & Postpartum (3)
- HNSG 345 Clinical Practice: Maternal & Newborn Care (2)
- HNSG 355 Clinical Practice: Procedural Nursing (3)
- HNSG 380 Nursing Quality, Informatics & Healthcare Models (3)
- HNSG 420 Critical Care, Trauma & Emergency Nursing (3)
- HNSG 425 Clinical Practice: Critical Care, Trauma & Emergency Nsg (2)
- HNSG 475 Nursing Professional Role Practice Capstone (4)
- 3 credits of upper level elective chosen in consultation with faculty advisor
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to earn the Nursing B.S.
Course Progression Restrictions
- Students must complete APSY 101 with a C or better to register for HNSG 102
- Students must complete HNSG 210 with a C or better to register for HNSG 211
- Students must complete HNSG 102 with a B or better and HNSG 211 and EPSY 224 with a C or better to register for HNSG 220 and HNSG 225
- Students must complete HNSG 102 and HNSG 212 with a B or better and HNSG 211, HNSG 230, ACHM 115, APSY 101 and EPSY 224 with a C or better to register for HNSG 240 and HNSG 245.
- Students must complete HNSG 102, HNSG 212, HNSG 240 and HNSG 245 with a B or better to register for HNSG 330, HNSG 335, HNSG 338, HNSG 340, HNSG 345 and HNSG 355.
- Students must complete HNSG 355 with a B or better to register for HNSG 300
- Students must complete HNSG 338 and HNSG 340 with a B or better to register for HNSG 301 and HNSG 322.
- Students must complete HNSG 301, HNSG 322, HNSG 330, HNSG 335, HNSG 340, HNSG 345, and HNSG 355 with a B or better and AMAT 108 with a C or better to register for HNSG 420 and HNSG 425.
- Students must complete HNSG 301 with a B or better and AMAT 108 with a C or better to register for HNSG 475.
Termination Policies
To remain a student in the Nursing B.S., students must receive a grade of C or better in each support course, a grade of B or better in each core course, and a grade of C or better in all other degree requirements including general education courses and electives. If a student fails to meet the required grade in a core course and wishes to remain in the major, they must submit a formal Request to Repeat a Nursing Course to the Nursing Progression Committee, including an explanation of the factors that contributed to the grade, and plans for ensuring success if allowed to repeat the course. The committee will render a final decision that will be communicated in writing to the student. If permitted to repeat, the course must be repeated in its entirety. A failure to meet the required grade during a second attempt of the course will result in termination from the major.
A student who repeats a core course successfully and fails to meet a required grade in any other core course will be terminated from the major.
A student who fails to meet a required grade in any two core courses will be terminated from the major.
Students terminated from the Nursing BS are not eligible for readmission to the major.
Nursing 1+2+1 Track in Partnership with St. Peter’s Health Partners
With a strong emphasis on both didactic learning and clinical experience, the 1+2+1 Nursing program prepares students new to nursing to excel in the field and to make a positive impact on patient care. In this four year program, students will complete prerequisite and foundational nursing classes at University at Albany in year one. During years two and three, students continue coursework at University at Albany while gaining lab and clinical experience from St. Peter’s Health Partners, leading to an A.S. in Nursing awarded by St. Peter’s College of Nursing. Upon completion of the A.S., students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and begin practicing as a nurse while completing the remaining B.S. requirements at University at Albany during year four.
1+2+1 Admission Requirements
The nursing curriculum is rigorous and relies heavily on scientific reasoning and mathematical skills. Admission to the program is competitive and is restricted to applicants who have completed each of the following high school or college level courses with grades of 85 or above for high school courses, B or above for non-credit bearing/remedial courses, or C or above for credit bearing college courses:
- Algebra I and II
- Biology with lab
- Chemistry with lab
Accepted students will also be required to complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills Examination (TEAS) in year one prior to beginning the Nursing I – V sequence.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
1+2+1 Degree Requirements: A combined major and minor sequence consisting of a minimum of 86 credits.
A grade of C or higher in the following support courses is required (see Termination Policies below):
- ACHM 115 General Chemistry I and Lab (4-5)
- AMAT 108 Statistics (3)
- APSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- EPSY 224 Lifespan Development (3)
- HNSG/HSPH 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences I with Lab (4)
- HNSG/HSPH 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences II with Lab (4)
- HNSG 230 Microbiology for Health Sciences with Lab (4)
The following core courses must be taken on an A-E basis with a grade of B or better:
- HNSG 100 Care and Caring (2)
- HNSG 110 Foundations of Professional Nursing (2)
- HNSG 212 Pharmacology (3)
- *HNSG 291 Nursing I Health Promotion & Wellness (6)
- *HNSG 292 Nursing II Health Maintenance (9)
- HNSG 300 Transformational Nursing Leadership & Management (3)
- HNSG 301 Evidence Based Practice (4)
- HNSG 320 Transcultural Nursing (3)
- HNSG 322 Community and Public Health Nursing (3)
- *HNSG 385 Nursing BH Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (3)
- *HNSG 394 Nursing IV Complex Health Maintenance (6)
- *HNSG 395 Nursing V Coordinating & Improving Care (10)
- HNSG 485 Transition to Professional Practice (4)
- 3 credits of an upper level elective chosen in consultation with faculty advisor
*Courses at St. Peter’s Health Partners
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to earn the Nursing B.S. 1+2+1 degree.
Course Progression Restrictions
- Students must complete HNSG/HSPH 210 with a C or better to register for HNSG/HSPH 211.
- Students must complete Nursing I with a B or better and HNSG 210, UUNI 110, and APSY 101 with a C or better to register for Nursing II.
- Students must complete Nursing II with a B or better and HNSG/HNSG 211 and EPSY 224 with a C or better to register for Nursing BH and Nursing IV.
- Students must complete Nursing BH and Nursing IV with a B or better and HNSG 230 with a C or better to register for Nursing V.
- Students must complete Nursing BH and Nursing IV with a B or better to register for HNSG 301.
- Students must complete Nursing V with a B or better to register for HNSG 300 and HNSG 322.
- Students must complete HNSG 300 with a B or better to register for HNSG 485.
Termination Policies
To remain a student in the Nursing B.S. 1+2+1 program, students must receive a grade of C or better in each support course, a grade of B or better in each core course, and a grade of C or better in all other degree requirements including general education courses and electives. If a student fails to meet the required grade in a core course and wishes to remain in the major, they must submit a formal Request to Repeat a Nursing Course to the Nursing Progression Committee, including an explanation of the factors that contributed to the grade, and plans for ensuring success if allowed to repeat the course. The committee will render a final decision that will be communicated in writing to the student. If permitted to repeat, the course must be repeated in its entirety. A failure to meet the required grade during a second attempt of the course will result in termination from the major.
A student who repeats a core course successfully and fails to meet a required grade in any other core course will be terminated from the major.
A student who fails to meet a required grade in any two core courses will be terminated from the major.
Students terminated from the Nursing B.S. 1+2+1 are not eligible for readmission to the major.
CRN to BS Completion
The B.S. Nursing Completion program is tailored for Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their careers and expand their knowledge in the field of nursing. Designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals, this program offers flexible online coursework combined with hands-on clinical experiences. With a curriculum grounded in evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, students engage in advanced nursing concepts, healthcare leadership, and critical thinking skills necessary for delivering high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Through a unique partnership between the University at Albany and the New York State Department of Health, the completion program offers RNs expanded preparation for the changing healthcare environment through a robust curriculum that includes a focus on public and population health.
Students completing this program will gain opportunities in the field including preparation to practice in a variety of settings and leadership positions, as well as the opportunity to participate in unique research relating to the field of public health. The curriculum includes core coursework in nursing, nursing leadership and technology; core coursework in population and public health; elective coursework, including faculty-mentored public health research; and general education requirements.
Admission Requirements
The Completion program is restricted to students who hold an associate's degree in nursing from a program accredited by ACEN, CCNE or CNEA with a minimum of 60 semester hours in which the following criteria have been met:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
- Nursing coursework grades of C+ or better
- Required courses in:
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II
- Microbiology
- Introduction to Psychology
- English Composition
Students must provide proof of a current, unencumbered license as a registered professional nurse in the State of New York.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Completion Program Requirements: A minimum of 69 credits distributed as follows:
- Lower level nursing credits transferred from the associate degree in nursing (30)
- HNSG 311 Health Assessment and Health Promotion (4)
- HNSG 312 Quality and Safety in Nursing (3)
- HNSG 314 Informatics and Technology in Nursing (3)
- HNSG 411 Population Health (4)
- HNSG 412 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3)
- HNSG 414 Management and Leadership in Nursing (4)
- HNSG 415 Professional Role of Nurses (3)
- AMAT 108 Statistics (3)
- HSPH 201 Introduction to Public Health (3)
- HSPH 231 Concepts of Epidemiology (3)
- HSPH 342 How U.S. Health Care Works: Myths and Realities (3)
- One public health elective course (300 level or higher) chosen in consultation with advisor or another relevant upper level elective approved by advisor (3)
Undergraduate Program Minors
See the minors section of the bulletin for information on undergraduate minors in Social Welfare Studies and Social Justice Studies.