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Nursing, Nursing Education, M.S.
The future-oriented M.S. in nursing - nursing education online program prepares students to teach in entry-level nursing programs in both didactic and clinical courses. The program meets the educational criteria for the National League for Nursing’s (NLN) Nurse Educator Certificate. This program also provides the foundation for continued professional development and for doctoral study.

Program Requirements

The Nursing Education program can be completed in as few as 18 months. Courses are accelerated and delivered asynchronously online over 7 weeks. Both full-time and part-time studies are available. A total of 36 credits is required for completion of the degree, with 70 direct practicum hours required.

Required Courses: (33 credits)

Based on session admitted, the student will take one of the following courses: (3 credits)