Nursing: Dual Degree Program - MSN/MEd
The curriculum consists of a minimum of 54 semester credit hours. The core courses include theoretical and practical knowledge, which serve as the foundation for advanced nursing education in a variety of roles.
Core courses focus on three major themes which are consistent with the philosophy for the graduate program: critical systematic inquiry, professional and personal development, and management of information and resources in a rapidly changing health care environment.
The courses in the education concentration emphasize education principles and skills that enhance adult education management and practices.
| Nursing Core (12 hours) | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| NURS 501 | Theoretical Bases for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 502 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 503 | Epidemiological Methods in Health Care | 3 |
| NURS 505 | Health Care Informatics | 3 |
| Nursing Support Courses (8 hours) | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| NURS 500 | Health Care Ethics for Nursing Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 690 | Health Care Policy for Nursing Leaders | 2 |
| NURS 754 | Leadership and Management Concepts | 3 |
| Required Nursing Courses for Education Concentration (10 hours) | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| NURS 660 | Development of the Adult Learner in Health Care | 3 |
| NURS 662 | Advanced Technology and Simulation | 3 |
| NURS 664 | Teaching Strategies | 2 |
| NURS 668 OR NURS 670 |
Roles of Nursing Faculty OR Roles of the Corporate/Staff Educator |
2 OR 2 |
| Required Education Courses (9 hours) | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| EDFD 501 OR EDFD 502 |
Philosophy of Education
OR |
3
OR |
| EDFD 503 OR EDFD 510 |
Advanced Educational Psychology
OR |
3
OR |
| EDAD 660 | Curriculum Design & Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| Elective Education Courses (Total of 12 hours required)* | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following education courses. *NURS 660 counts for 3 of the total of 12 elective hours required. |
Sem. Hrs. |
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| EDAD 543 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EDAD 562 | Political Structures and School/Community Relations | 3 |
| EDAD 564 | Administration of Staff Personnel | 3 |
| EDAD 565 | School Law | 3 |
| EDAD 570 | Policy, Planning, and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDAD 572 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDFD 504 | Psychological Learning Theory & Practice | 3 |
| EDFD 505 | Educational Administration | 3 |
| EDSP 500 | Special Education Identification and Issues (required for school nurse concentration) | 3 |
| Synthesis and Application (6 hours) | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| NURS 703 | Graduate Nursing Practicum I (6 contact hours) |
2 |
| NURS 705 | Graduate Nursing Practicum II (6 contact hours) |
2 |
| NURS 797 | Scholarly Project | 2 |