Nursing Education
EDU Option
The Nursing Education option prepares students for nursing faculty positions. Students are prepared as nursing leaders to respond to current and projected changes in the health care system. Grounded in adult learning theory, coursework includes a teaching/learning practicum and a focus on teaching with technology. Students are required to complete forty semester hours of credit.
Program of Study for the Nursing Education Option |
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Full-Time Program |
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Summer I |
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BIOL 5563 |
Human Pathophysiology |
4 cr |
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Total 4 cr |
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Fall I |
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NURS 6600 |
Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice |
3 cr |
NURS 6633 |
Rethinking Nursing Education |
3 cr |
NURS 6640 |
Evaluation Issues and Strategies |
3 cr |
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Total 9 cr |
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Spring I |
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NURS 6610 |
Advanced Evidence Application |
4 cr |
NURS 6635 |
Curriculum Issues and Development |
3 cr |
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Elective |
2-3 cr |
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Total 9-10 cr |
Fall II |
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NURS 6612 |
Health Care of Rural Communities |
3 cr |
NURS 6639 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
3 cr |
NURS 6602 |
Health Care Policy and Finance |
3 cr |
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Total 9 cr |
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Spring II |
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NURS 6621 |
Advanced Nursing Roles |
3 cr |
NURS 6647 |
Advanced Practicum in Nursing Education |
6 cr |
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(288 practicum hours) |
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Total 9 cr |
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Total Option Credits: 40-41 |
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Part-Time Program |
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Summer I |
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BIOL 5563 |
Human Pathophysiology |
4 cr |
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Total 4 cr |
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Fall I |
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NURS 6600 |
Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice |
3 cr |
NURS 6633 |
Rethinking Nursing Education |
3 cr |
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Total 6 cr |
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Spring I |
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NURS 6610 |
Advanced Evidence Application |
4 cr |
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Total 4 cr |
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Fall II |
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NURS 6612 |
Health Care of Rural Communities |
3 cr |
NURS 6640 |
Evaluation Issues and Strategies |
3 cr |
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Total 6 cr |
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Spring II |
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NURS 6635 |
Curriculum Issues and Development |
3 cr |
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Elective |
2-3 cr |
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Total 5-6 cr |
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Fall III |
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NURS 6639 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
3 cr |
NURS 6602 |
Health Care Policy and Finance |
3 cr |
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Total 6 cr |
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Spring III |
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NURS 6621 |
Advanced Nursing Roles |
3 cr |
NURS 6647 |
Advanced Practicum in Nursing Education |
6 cr |
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(288 practicum hours) |
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Total 9 cr |
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Total Option Credits: 40-41 |
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