Educational Leadership
Online Master's Degree in Nursing with an Emphasis in Educational LeadershipThe Master of Nursing program with an Education Emphasis is designed to equip nursing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of nursing education.
This emphasis focuses on instructional design, leadership, curriculum development, and the implementation of effective teaching strategies.
The program aims to prepare graduates for roles as Nurse Educators who can contribute to the advancement of nursing education and positively impact the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Course topics unique to the Education emphasis in the Nursing Master's.
- Instructional Design and Assessment: learn assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional methods.
- Leadership for Nurse Educators: examine leadership styles, organizational dynamics, and strategies for fostering a positive learning environment.
- Special Investigations: engage in independent research or in-depth projects related to nursing education under the guidance of faculty mentors.
- Curriculum Development: design and evaluate nursing curricula to meet the evolving needs of healthcare education.
- Teaching Strategies: design and evaluate nursing curricula to meet the evolving needs of healthcare education.
Nursing Education Practicum
This practicum offers students the opportunity to apply their education knowledge in a hands-on setting.
Students work under the supervision of experienced educators to enhance their teaching skills and gain practical insights into the role of a Nurse Educator. The number of hours may vary based on program requirements.
Additional information
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Catalog – see program guides