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University of Texas Arlington Masters of Science In Nursing Education
University of Texas Arlington

Masters of Science In Nursing Education

Arlington, USA

18 up to 24 Months

English

Full time

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USD 11,044 **

On-Campus

* The priority deadline for a fall start is March 15. However, some doctoral programs may have earlier application priority dates. Applications are still accepted after the priority date for each term but submitting your application before the priority deadline increases your chances for being accepted into your program of choice.

** For the 2022-2023 academic year.

Introduction

Overview

The MSN in nursing education program prepares students for a career as a nurse educator in associate and baccalaureate nursing programs, as well as education positions in health care delivery systems. The online program concentrates on the core knowledge needed to develop curricula, advance teaching skills, and evaluate and develop active strategies in the classroom.

About The Program

'The online nursing education program prepares nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to promote student engagement, student retention, and active learning. Simulation and other relevant teaching strategies are also part of the online MSN nursing education program. This accredited program provides preparation for career options that include roles such as clinical nursing educator, adjunct professor, and patient education coordinator, to name a few.

The program is 39 semester credit hours and is offered exclusively in the accelerated online format.

Degree Requirements

MSN Required Courses

  • NURS 5327--- Exploration of Science and Theories for Nursing--- 3
  • NURS 5366--- Principles of Research in Nursing--- 3
  • NURS 5367--- Evidence-Based Practice--- 3

Total Hours--- 9

Specialty Requirements

  • NURS 5302 --- Curriculum Development in Nursing Education --- 3
  • NURS 5220 --- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning --- 2
  • NURS 5120 --- Adult-Gerontology Assessment Lab --- 1
  • NURS 5130 --- Pediatric Assessment Lab --- 1
  • NURS 5308 --- Nursing Informatics --- 3
  • NURS 5310 --- Teaching and Learning Theories and Strategies in Nursing Education --- 3
  • NURS 5312 --- Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education --- 3
  • NURS 5318 --- Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurse Educators --- 3
  • NURS 5319 --- Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Educators --- 3
  • NURS 5360 --- Simulation Application in Nursing --- 3
  • NURS 5362 --- Teaching Practicum --- 3

Functional Role

  • NURS 5329 --- Role of The Nurse Educator --- 3

Total Hours --- 31

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Career Opportunities

  • Acute and Community Health Care Systems โ€“ Staff Development and Education
  • Community Colleges โ€“ ADN, LVN Faculty
  • Universities โ€“ Undergraduate Faculty

Admission Requirements

The applicant for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree must meet the general requirements of Graduate Admissions.

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission criteria are detailed in the MSN Graduate Admission table below. The admission status options are described below.

Unconditional Admission

Applicants must meet all criteria for unconditional admission.

Probationary Admission

Criteria for probationary admission status and minimum GRE scores are listed in the MSN Graduate Admission table below. When admitted on probation, a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first two semesters of enrollment in the graduate program. Probationary students are admitted for part-time study only.

Provisional Admission

An applicant unable to supply all required documentation prior to the admission deadline but who otherwise appears to meet admission requirements may be granted provisional admission.

Deferred Status

The deferred decision is granted when a file is incomplete or when a denial decision is not appropriate.

Denial of Admission

An applicant will be denied admission if they have less than satisfactory performance on a majority of admission criteria listed in the MSN Admission Table.

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