The Master of Science in Nurse Education prepares nurses to teach in a variety of settings, i.e. associate degree-nursing programs, clinical faculty in baccalaureate programs and health care agency education programs. It provides the theory and practice experiences to develop and implement educational offerings in a variety of settings for diverse populations.
The program will equip nurses with a variety of teaching strategies and delivery systems for today's new learning environment, and provide them with the necessary tools and strategies to effectively evaluate nursing performance in both clinical and classroom settings.
Nurses who complete the Master of Science in Nurse Education will be eligible to sit for the nursing educator certification exam offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
Core Courses: 12 hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 602 | Scholarly Inquiry for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 hours |
| NUR 605 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 hours |
| NUR 606 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 hours |
| NUR 607 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 hours |
| Total | 12 hours |
Other Courses: 21 hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 640 | Curriculum Development in Nursing | 3 hours |
| NUR 641 | Teaching/Learning in Nursing Course Info. | 3 hours |
| NUR 642 | Testing and Evaluation in Nursing | 3 hours |
| NUR 643 | Faculty Role Development in Nursing | 3 hours |
| NUR 644 | Practicum in Teaching (must be taken in last enrollment semester) | 3 hours |
| NUR 646 | Instructional Technology in Nursing Education | 3 hours |
| NUR 652 | Clinical Practicum for Nurse Educators | 3 hours |
| Total | 21 hours |
To be considered for admission, an applicant must provide a complete application that includes the following:
Meeting the above does not guarantee acceptance.