MSN Education

Graduates of the Walden Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout the world. The Education specialization addresses the growing need for nurse educators. Nurses also provide essential education in staff development, patient/family, schools, occupational, and community settings.

Students who enter the program with a bachelor’s degree in nursing complete the following core curriculum and then progress on to the courses in the Education specialization.

Completion Requirements

• 41 semester credit hours
  • Core courses (19 sem. cr.)
  • Specialization courses (16 sem. cr.)
  • Capstone courses (6 sem. cr.)
• Program of Study and Professional Development Plan
• A minimum GPA of 3.0

Estimated time to completion: as little as 2 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
NURS 6000	Success Strategies in the Master of Science Program in Nursing Online Environment	1*
NURS 6100	Understanding Health Care Systems	3
NURS 6110	The Nurse Leader: New Perspectives on the Profession	3
NURS 6120	Linking Theory to Nursing Practice	3
NURS 6130	Evidence-Based Practice Through Research	3
NURS 6140	Ethical and Legal Views of the Changing Health Care System	3
NURS 6150	Promoting and Preserving Health in a Diverse Society	3

*BSN track students take this orientation course as part of the core courses while RN track students take this course as part of the foundational courses.

Specialization Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
NURS 6300	Student-Centered Learning in Nursing Education	3
NURS 6310	Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators	3
NURS 6320	Integrating Technology Into Nursing Education	3
NURS 6330	Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation	3
NURS 6340	The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships	4

Capstone Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
NURS 6500	Synthesis Project	3
NURS 6510	Synthesis Practicum	3

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