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Graduates of the Walden M.S. program in Nursing 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 866-492-5336.
Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: June 23. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.
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 |
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 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
