Normal Program Length: Term-based modality - 2 years; Competency-based modality - 1 year 4 months
This program is offered online
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The Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education Specialization explores the essentials for instructing future generations of nursing professionals. This program focuses on areas like teaching to various learning styles, curriculum design and development, and providing instruction through online environments. Coursework covers teaching strategies, organizational dynamics in higher education, the application of evaluation methods, and more.
Learn more about the Master of Science Nursing Program on the general Master of Science Nursing page
This is a post-licensure program. Students must maintain an active and unencumbered RN license throughout their enrollment. This program is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any licensure or certification. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body but does assist students in understanding licensure requirements.
Visit our State Authorization and Licensure page for more information.
The Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education Specialization is offered in two different modalities (methods of delivery): term based and SIMPath (competency based). The learning outcomes, program specializations, and level of difficulty are the same for both modalities. The term based modality allows students to take courses in a traditional format. The SIMPath modality is a competency based approach that allows students to move through each course at their own pace, demonstrating a mastery of skills utilizing an array of methods.
Coursework for the MSN - Nursing Education Specialization is designed to help students build the foundation of insights and practical skills necessary to:
- Analyze the role of the nurse educator in practice environments.
- Design curriculum using emerging trends in nursing education.
- Develop assessment and performance evaluations of individual learners.
- Develop a plan for evaluating program effectiveness in an academic or institutional setting.
Curriculum
For term based programs, at no time may a student be registered for more than four courses concurrently in a 16-week period. Concurrent course registration cannot violate progression or prerequisite requirements. Concurrent course registration is subject to course availability.
Many courses in the Master of Science Nursing program require the completion of Practice Experience (PE) hours. These hours are out-of-classroom activities replacing traditional schoolwork that students complete during their courses.
Learn more about Practice Experience hours on the additional nursing requirements page.
