Nursing, M.S.N. (nursing education focus)

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Required credits (34):

The Nursing Education focus in the M.S.N. program prepares nurses for educator roles in academic environments and staff development roles in healthcare practice settings. Nurses are prepared to synthesize nursing and education theory to facilitate learning in individual and groups in diverse settings.

Core Courses (15 credits)

NUR 609 - Perspective Transformation I: Socialization into a Community of Scholarly Caring 3 credit(s)
NUR 610 - Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing 3 credit(s)
NUR 619 - Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing 3 credit(s)
NUR 621 - Advanced Nursing Practice 3 credit(s)
NUR 633 - Perspective Transformation II 3 credit(s)

Courses for Educator Role (10 credits)

NUR 615 - Theories of Learning and Teaching for the Health Professions 3 credit(s)
NUR 627 - Theoretical Basis of Nursing Education 3 credit(s)
NUR 631 - Practicum and Seminar in Nursing Education 3-4 credit(s)

Elective Courses (9 credits)

Students select elective courses from nursing and other disciplines to support their specialty areas.