Degree Options
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing Education
Distance Accessible
The nursing education track is a distance accessible 42-credit-hour program. The proposed course of study provides focused consideration of nursing education theory, practices, and principles. A supervised teaching practicum composed of 135 hours and special topics seminar are integrated into a capstone cluster of courses. Graduates of this program are prepared to launch a career in teaching in schools of nursing or serve as a nurse educator in a variety of healthcare contexts or settings.
Technology brings learners, faculty, and content together in the Nursing Education program. Review technology requirements and resources.
National League for Nursing (NLN) Certification for Nurse Educators
Potential employment opportunities for nursing education graduates include:
- Academic settings
- Hospitals
- Community health agencies
- Private industry
- Privately supported educational institutions
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Curriculum (42 Credit Hours) (Practicum Supervised Hours 135)
Review the list of School of Nursing course descriptions.
| Core courses (12 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| N504 | Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| N502 | Nursing Theory I | 3 |
| R500 | Nursing Research Methods I | 3 |
| R590 or R699 | Scholarly Project (3 credit hours) or Thesis (6 credit hours | 3 |
| Advanced Practice Knowledge (12 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| M560 | Enhancing Health Behaviors Through Psycho-Educational Intervention | 3 |
| R505 | Measurement & Data Analysis | 3 |
| L650 | Data Analysis for Clinical & Administrative Decision Making | 3 |
| Choice | Elective | 3 |
| Nursing Education (18credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| T600 | Scientific Bases for Clinical Teaching | 3 |
| T670 | Teaching of Nursing | 3 |
| T615 | Nursing Curriculum | 3 |
| T619 | Computer Technologies | 3 |
| T617 | Evaluation in Nursing | 3 |
| T679 | Nursing Education Practicum | 3 |
For specific questions about the nursing education track, please contact:
Dr. Pamela Ironside
pamirons [at] indiana [dot] edu
Questions that aren't specific to this track? Please e-mail oesgrads [at] iupui [dot] edu.
