The MS(N) in Nursing Education track is a two-year program consisting of 38-39 semester
hours. All courses except the practicum are taught online, and practicum courses are
arranged with a preceptor in a location and setting determined by your interest.
A Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate Program is also offered.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
NSG 501 (2) Roles/Issues |
NSG 651 (3) |
NSG 653 (3) Test/Measure |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
NSG 652 (3) Curriculum NSG 687 (2) Practicum |
NSG 648 (3) Nursing Leadership in Health Care Organizations NSG 654 (3) Nursing Informatics |
NSG 679 (1-2) Project or NSG 688 (3) Thesis |
Students will focus on current topics in advanced practice nursing:
These courses prepare students for specific competencies required of nurse educators:
Students will have the opportunity to develop competencies in the area of academic faculty, staff development, or patient education:
Student's scholarly project exam a significant problem in nursing education. Students may choose to do either an advanced nursing project or a traditional master's thesis:
Student's success will be measured by a comprehensive exam at the end of their coursework, followed by a graduate project or thesis. An oral presentation and/or oral defense of the project/thesis is required, as well as submission of the project or thesis for peer-reviewed publication or presentation.
The online certificate prepares nurses who have a master's degree in another area of nursing to obtain knowledge and experience necessary to teach in a nursing program.
12 semester hours are required in this certificate program
Courses required for the certificate program are: