Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education Online
Elevate healthcare by training the next generation of nurses and cultivating meaningful student relationships while leveraging your clinical expertise.
Program Overview
Activate your passion for teaching with the online MSN – Nursing Education program
Widely recognized as a leader in nursing education, The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation prepares you to shape the future of healthcare by training tomorrow’s nurses. Develop the high-demand skills required to become a nurse educator in associate and baccalaureate nursing programs or utilize this program’s outcomes to qualify for education positions in healthcare delivery systems. The online MSN in Nursing Education program focuses on the essential knowledge needed to develop curricula, advance teaching skills and implement active classroom strategies.
UTA’s prestigious online nursing education program empowers you to promote student engagement, student retention and active learning.
Key elements of UTA's Online MSN in Nursing Education program prepare you to:
- Impact the future of nursing
Demonstrate expertise in teaching and evaluating nurse learners; developing nursing programs, course(s) and curricula; and positively impacting the future of the nursing profession - Craft nursing education to meet healthcare demands
Apply research and theoretical principles in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing education - Cultivate a nursing network of quality-driven colleagues
Develop collaborative relationships with education and healthcare professionals to focus on economic, psychosocial, cultural and environmental factors that impact the quality of nursing education
Experience the difference of an online UTA degree program with:
- Access to coursework delivered through a proven technology-based learning model, providing state of the art online courses enhanced with clinical experiences
- An instructional format unlike traditional semester schedules, giving you the flexibility to enter and progress through the program at your preferred pace
- The advantage for graduates of clinical experiences (135 precepted clinical hours), enabling practice and preparation for the transition into an actual nursing education role
Notably accredited by CCNE, the MSN in Nursing Education degree can lead to roles such as:
- Staff development officer/educator at acute and community healthcare systems
- Clinical instructor at community college/university level
- Instructional or administrative nurse faculty
- Clinical nurse educator
- Staff development officer/educator at acute and community healthcare systems
- Clinical instructor at community college/university level
- Instructional or administrative nurse faculty
- Clinical nurse educator
Clinical Requirements
The clinical requirements included in the MSN Nursing Education program at UTA are intended to provide experiential learning opportunities to enable you to transition successfully into the role of the nurse educator. An essential part of each clinical experience is active, hands-on practice, guided by a licensed preceptor with expertise in their advanced nursing practice specialty.
Clinical placement at The University of Texas at Arlington in the graduate nursing department is a collaborative process. You will be asked to locate a preceptor who is aligned with program requirements; however, the Graduate Nursing Department will provide assistance with clinical placement if you experience difficulty. Clinical placement policies are available in the Graduate Nursing clinical management system, Exxat, and are available upon admission.
The clinical requirements included in the MSN Nursing Education program at UTA are intended to provide experiential learning opportunities to enable you to transition successfully into the role of the nurse educator. An essential part of each clinical experience is active, hands-on practice, guided by a licensed preceptor with expertise in their advanced nursing practice specialty.
Clinical placement at The University of Texas at Arlington in the graduate nursing department is a collaborative process. You will be asked to locate a preceptor who is aligned with program requirements; however, the Graduate Nursing Department will provide assistance with clinical placement if you experience difficulty. Clinical placement policies are available in the Graduate Nursing clinical management system, Exxat, and are available upon admission.
State Authorization
Residents of certain states may not be eligible to enroll in all UTA accelerated online programs. See program map for details. Currently enrolled students who reside in ineligible states will need approval to continue uninterrupted in their programs in accordance with applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.
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UTA offers a wide variety of nursing programs online. Check out all of our online nursing programs.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate program in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education. That's why this online program offers pay-by-the course options.
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course* | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $515 | $1,545 | $17,510 |
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“It was nice to be able to work the coursework around my work schedule because I was working a lot of hours.”
Nichole Weaver
UTA MSN - Nursing Education online graduate
Calendar
Know UTA’s online dates and deadlines
The MSN in Nursing Education online program offers multiple start dates to accommodate your professional and personal schedule.
| 8-week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall III | 11/4/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/18/24 | 11/1/24 |
| Spring I | 1/6/25 | 12/13/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/3/25 |
| Spring II | 2/17/25 | 1/17/25 | 1/31/25 | 2/14/25 |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/28/25 |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 4/18/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/16/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 5/30/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/27/25 |
| Fall II | 8/18/25 | 7/18/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/15/25 |
| Fall II | 9/29/25 | 8/29/25 | 9/12/25 | 9/26/25 |
| Fall III | 11/3/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/17/25 | 10/31/25 |
Now enrolling:
Ready to take the next steps toward earning your degree?
Admissions
See the requirements for the online MSN in Nursing Education
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step toward changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Active RN license
- Work experience*
Online Admission Requirements
- Unconditional admission for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Probationary admission for applicants with 2.8-2.99 GPA
- Completion of all prerequisites, including: Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing from ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program
- Undergraduate (basic) statistics course with a minimum grade of "C"
- Applicants must possess an unencumbered RN license.
- International students are required to have a TSE score of 40 or higher. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required if the applicant's native or first language is not English and if he or she does not hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution. TOEFL score requirement includes minimum of 550 on paper-based test, 213 on computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test, and achieve the following minimum scores of subtests: Writing, 22; Speaking, 21; Reading, 20; and Listening, 16; or IELTS minimum score of 7.0
*Applicants who meet all the admission requirements listed above but have fewer than 2 years of clinical experience may be granted provisional admission.
Visit Graduate Nursing Advising for a list of AO Graduate advisors.
Have a question? Call us at 866-489-2810.
Learn more about our admission requirements, review the nursing handbook and policies, and discover tips for success on the UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) page.
Courses
Take a look at the topics you’ll study for the Master’s in Nursing Education online program
To complete the MSN in Nursing Education online program, students must complete the required courses listed below.
Additional Information
Due to the rigorous nature of the graduate nursing program and the time commitment of the coursework and clinical, students can expect to spend a significant amount of time studying and preparing required assignments. Generally, a student will be expected to spend 5 hours per week outside the class room for every 1 credit hour of the course. This means a 3 credit-hour class would require approximately 15 hours per week of student study time. Given this, it is strongly recommended that accepted applicants limit work schedules to keep up with the academic rigor of the program.
To see which courses are going to be offered on each start date, download the course schedule.
* Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses.
