Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Curriculum
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Curriculum and Online Nursing Courses Overview
The education concentration of Jacksonville University’s online MSN in Nursing Education courses provides theory and practice, which builds upon the knowledge and experiences students bring to the curriculum and facilitates the further development of skills in the art of teaching nursing. The teaching role option offers the choice of focusing on adult education (staff development and/or continuing education in a healthcare agency) or higher education (teaching nursing students in a degree-granting institution). The 36-credit-hour program requires 18 credits in MSN core courses and 18 credits in specialization courses. A student may take up to two MSN in Nursing Education courses per 16-week session.
Core Courses
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| NUR 510 | Nursing Theory & Research I | 3 |
| NUR 511 | Advanced Community Health | 3 |
| NUR 520 | Nursing Theory & Research II | 3 |
| NUR 536 | Nursing Topical Electives | 3 |
| NUR 550 | Research-Based Project/Thesis | 3 |
| NUR 551 | Advanced Role Practicum | 3 |
| Total Core Credit Hours: | 18 | |
The MSN in Nursing Education requires a total of 18 specialization credit hours.
Specialization Courses
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| NUR 506 | Nursing Leadership & Health Policy | 3 |
| NUR 528 | Management of Information Technology | 3 |
| NUR 548 | Curriculum Development in Nursing | 3 |
| EDU 539 | Technology for Educators | 3 |
| EDU 601 | Measurement, Evaluation & Assessment in Education | 3 |
| EDL 547 | Grant Writing and Resource Development | 3 |
| Total Specialization Credit Hours: | 18 | |
The current Jacksonville University Academic Catalog is your official guide to all programs. Speak to a program representative today to learn more about Jacksonville University’s online MSN in Nursing Education program.
