The M.S. Health Care Administration degree prepares students for management/leadership positions in health care organizations. These organizations may include healthcare providers, governmental agencies, insurers, or public health organizations. An accelerated program is offered for graduates of the RIC B.S. Health Care Administration program. Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) The Master of Science in Nursing degree is designed to prepare expert nurses for advanced practice roles. There are three specialty concentrations: (1) adult/gerontology acute care (CNS or NP role), (2) nurse anesthesia, and (3) population/public health. Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) The Master of Social Work degree prepares social workers for advanced professional practice in one of two areas of concentration: clinical and macro. The clinical concentration prepares students to work with individuals and families across the lifespan. The macro concentration prepares students for policy practice and leadership roles within organizations.