Nursing (MSN-Ed.), Master of Science Degree - Educator Track

Program Location: Los Angeles Campus Only

Program Semester Credits: 39

Program Length: 3 Semesters – 60 weeks

Faculty shortages at nursing schools across the country are limiting student capacity at a time when the need for nurses continues to grow. Budget constraints, an aging faculty, and increasing job competition from the service setting have contributed to this emerging crisis. Certified Nurse Educator (CNE certification) is available through the National League for Nursing.

MSN with Education Track Curriculum

Core Nursing Courses

NURS 500Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

3.0

NURS 510Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care

3.0

NURS 521Ethics in Health Care

3.0

NURS 530Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

3.0

NURS 540Research Utilization

3.0

NURS 561Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

3.0

NURS 570Advanced Pharmacology

3.0

NURS 580Advanced Health/Physical Assessment

3.0

NURS 690ACulminating Experience I

1.5

NURS 690BCulminating Experience II

1.5

Total Credit Hours:27.0

Nurse Educator Courses

NURS 600Principles of Teaching and Learning

3.0

NURS 610Curriculum Design

3.0

NURS 631Simulation & Clinical Nursing Education

3.0

NURS 641LNursing Education Teaching practicum

3.0

Total Credit Hours:12.0

Program Credit Distribution

MSN with Nurse Educator Track

                 

Core Nursing Semester Credits:

27.0

 

Nurse Educator Track Semester Credits:

12.0

 

Total Program Semester Credits:

39.0

 

MSN with Nurse Educator Track Program Costs

For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.