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 563 |
Human Pathophysiology |
4 cr |
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Total 4 cr |
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Fall I |
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NURS 600 |
Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice |
3 cr |
NURS 633 |
Rethinking Nursing Education |
3 cr |
NURS 640 |
Evaluation Issues and Strategies |
3 cr |
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Total 9 cr |
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Spring I |
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NURS 610 |
Advanced Evidence Application |
4 cr |
NURS 635 |
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 612 |
Health Care of Rural Communities |
3 cr |
NURS 639 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
3 cr |
NURS 602 |
Health Care Policy and Finance |
3 cr |
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Total 9 cr |
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Total 11 cr |
Spring II |
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NURS 621 |
Advanced Nursing Roles |
3 cr |
NURS 647 |
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 563 |
Human Pathophysiology |
4 cr |
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Total 4 cr |
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Fall I |
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NURS 600 |
Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice |
3 cr |
NURS 633 |
Rethinking Nursing Education |
3 cr |
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Total 6 cr |
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Spring I |
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NURS 610 |
Advanced Evidence Application |
4 cr |
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Total 4 cr |
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Total 9-10 cr |
Fall II |
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NURS 612 |
Health Care of Rural Communities |
3 cr |
NURS 640 |
Evaluation Issues and Strategies |
3 cr |
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Total 6 cr |
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Spring II |
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NURS 635 |
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 639 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
3 cr |
NURS 602 |
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 621 |
Advanced Nursing Roles |
3 cr |
NURS 647 |
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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