the goal of the master's program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role and/or doctoral studies. graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care in various health care settings. the program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory and research to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups, aggregates and communities.

the collaborative program in feminist and gender studies at the master's level is designed for students from selected disciplines in arts, education, health sciences, law, social sciences, and counselling and spirituality (saint paul university), who have an interest in feminist and gender studies. these students have the opportunity to combine advanced studies in their primary program with analyses from a feminist and gender studies perspective. the degree awarded is a master's degree in the primary program with a "specialization in feminist and gender studies".