Nursing Education
Requirements for Admission
For nurses with a Master's degree, but who seek further preparation in the specialty area of Nursing Education.
Admission Requirements:
- Master’s degree (preferably in nursing).
- Grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. When GPA is below this, probational acceptance may be considered if the candidate demonstrates potential by other means.
- Computer literacy and access to a computer and Internet service is required.
- Three current academic and/or professional references.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged.
MSN Program
Nursing Education
Certificate Option
| Course Number | Course Title | Student Credits | Theory Hours | Total Theory Hours | Clinical Hours Per Week | Total Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N 630 | Effective Teaching: Theories and Methods in Nursing Education | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| N 631 | Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| N 632 | Nursing Curriculum and Program Design | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| N 633 | Nursing Education Internship | 4 | 2 | 30 | 8 | 112 |
| Optional | ||||||
| N 515 | Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Internship | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 450 | 126 | |||
Total credits for certificate are 12 or 15.
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