Nursing Education, Master of Science
M.S. in Nursing Education Admission Requirements
M.S. in Nursing Education program:
- An admissions application and essay,
- An active, unencumbered RN license
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing with a GPA of 3.00 or higher, and
- A resume that clearly demonstrates a minimum of one year of clinical practice as a registered nurse.
The M.S. in Nursing Education program requires a total of 42 credits, including six core courses, three graduate-level courses, four courses within the nursing education specialty, and one graduate-level elective course. All courses are 3 credits each.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| NURS 6005 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 6010 | Professional Role Development & Ethics | 3 |
| NURS 6015 | Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 6020 | Contemporary Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| NURS 6025 | Informatics & Health Care Technology | 3 |
| NURS 6030 | Population Health Human Diversity & Social Issues | 3 |
| Additional Graduate-Level Courses | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pathophysiology Health and Physical Assessment and Pharmacology | 3 |
| Nursing Education Specialty Courses | ||
| NURS 6050 | Curriculum & Program Development | 3 |
| NURS 6055 | Instructional Design & Teaching with Technology | 3 |
| NURS 6060 | Measurement Assessment & Evaluation of Learners & Programs | 3 |
| NURS 7005 | Nursing Education Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Integrate advanced principles and theories from nursing and related sciences to effect changes in health care practices and policies;
- Assume a leadership role on interprofessional teams and facilitate collaboration by using advanced communication skills;
- Critique strategies for ethical decision making in nursing research, education, and clinical practice management;
- Engage in lifelong learning activities that further professional role development (as a nurse educator or a nurse administrator);
- Synthesize evidence to inform decision making and evaluate outcomes in a variety of practice settings;
- Design person-centered and culturally responsive approaches to promote optimal health outcomes;
- Use informatics and health care technologies to enhance practice.
Post graduate certificate in nursing education
The advanced certificate in nursing education is for nurses holding master’s degrees in nursing who are interested in taking on the role of nurse educator. A series of four online courses totaling 12 credits will focus on graduate level nursing knowledge to prepare nurse educators specifically for teaching positions in academia or practice settings.
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able to:
1. Integrate knowledge of curriculum development by creating: the identification of program goals and outcomes, writing learning objectives, and selecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation strategies.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the instructional design process, including analysis, design, assessment and evaluation.
3. Apply concepts and principles relevant to assessment, measurement and evaluation.
4. Engage in learning activities that further the professional development role as a nurse educator.
The Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education is comprised of the track concentration courses that are currently in the master of science in Nursing Education degree program. The 12-credit certificate contains four, three-credit courses and can be completed in two terms.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6050 | Curriculum & Program Development | 3 |
| NURS 6055 | Instructional Design & Teaching with Technology | 3 |
| NURS 6060 | Measurement Assessment & Evaluation of Learners & Programs | 3 |
| NURS 7005 | Nursing Education Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
The Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education will serve nurses who have completed a master of science in nursing within another specialty who wish to pursue their goal of becoming a nurse educator. These nurses’ specialties include but are not limited to nurse practitioners, administrators, informaticists and midwives. Their previous educational preparation along with the advanced certificate will prepare these nurses to assume nurse educator roles as instructors in the practice settings, clinical preceptors, staff development educators, and faculty in associate and baccalaureate degree and allied nursing programs (such as licensed practical nursing and certified nursing assistant programs).
Admissions Requirements
1. Complete an admission application.
2. Hold a New York State or state of residence unencumbered license as a registered nurse and any other advanced practice license.
3. Submit official transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
4. Have earned a graduate degree (masters) in nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
5. Submit evidence of completing graduate level content for advanced health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology.