Program Overview
Discover what the UTA online MSN Nursing Education program offers you
The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation can prepare you for a career as a nurse educator in associate and baccalaureate nursing programs as well as education positions in healthcare delivery systems. The online MSN in Nursing Education program concentrates on the core knowledge needed to develop curricula, advance teaching skills, and evaluate and develop active strategies in the classroom.
Why Choose UTA Online:
$20,085
Total Tuition*
As few as 22-25 months
Program Duration
39
Credit Hours
$20,085
Total Tuition
As few as 22-25 months
Program Duration
39
Credit Hours
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.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
TThe online nursing education program prepares nurses with the knowledge and abilities needed to promote student engagement, student retention and active learning. Simulation and other relevant teaching strategies are also part of the online MSN Nursing Education program.
UTA's Online MSN in Nursing Education program includes these key elements:
- Demonstrating expertise in teaching and evaluating nurse learners, developing nursing programs, course(s), and curricula and positively impacting the future of the nursing profession
- Using research and theoretical principles in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing education
- Developing collaborative relationships with education and healthcare professionals to focus on economic, psychosocial, cultural and environmental factors that impact the quality of nursing education.
- 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 students the flexibility to enter and progress through the program quickly or at a preferred pace
- The advantage for graduates of clinical experiences (students must complete 90 non-precepted clinical hours and 135 precepted clinical hours for a total of 270 clinical hours), enabling practice and preparation for the transition into an actual nursing education role
Clinical Requirements
The clinical requirements included in the MSN Nursing Education program at UTA are intended to provide students with experiential learning opportunities to enable them 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 with each student. Students are asked to locate a preceptor which is aligned with their program requirements; however, the Graduate Nursing Department will provide assistance with clinical placement when a student is experiencing difficulty. Clinical placement policies are available in the Graduate Nursing clinical management system, InPlace, and are available to all students upon admission.
This program prepares you for job opportunities such as:
- Acute and Community Healthcare Systems – Staff Development and Education
- Community Colleges – ADN, LVN Faculty
- Universities – Undergraduate Faculty
Nursing programs also available:
- MSN in Nursing Admin Online
- MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Online
- MSN in Pediatric Primary Care NP Online
- MSN in Pediatric Acute NP Online
- MSN in Adult Gero. Primary Care NP Online
- MSN in Adult Gero. Acute Care NP Online
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.
"It was nice to be able to work the coursework around my work schedule because I was working a lot of hours."
Nichole WeaverMSN Education graduate
Tuition
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Calendar
Know UTA’s online dates and deadlines
Our MSN in Nursing Education online program offers multiple start dates to accommodate your working schedule and busy lifestyle.
To see which courses are going to be offered on each start date, download the course schedule.
| Course Start | Application Deadline | All Supporting Documents Due | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2023 | 1/20/2023 | 2/3/2023 | 2/15/2023 | 2/17/2023 | Spring |
| 4/3/2023 | 3/3/2023 | 3/17/2023 | 3/29/2023 | 3/31/2023 | Spring |
| 5/22/2023 | 4/21/2023 | 5/5/2023 | 5/17/2023 | 5/19/2023 | Summer |
| 7/3/2023 | 6/2/2023 | 6/16/2023 | 6/28/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Summer |
| 8/21/2023 | 7/21/2023 | 8/4/2023 | 8/16/2023 | 8/18/2023 | Fall |
| 10/2/2023 | 9/1/2023 | 9/15/2023 | 9/27/2023 | 9/29/2023 | Fall |
| 11/6/2023 | 10/6/2023 | 10/20/2023 | 11/1/2023 | 11/3/2023 | Fall |
Admissions
See the requirements for the online MSN in Nursing Education
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step towards changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
Online Application
Official Transcripts
Active RN License
2 Years Experience
Online Application
Official Transcripts
Active RN License
2 Years Experience
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Online Admission Requirements
- GRE not required for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- 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"
- Probationary admission for students taking the GRE. GRE required for applicants with a 2.8-2.99 GPA with minimum score of 149 on the verbal section, 141 on the quantitative section, or 3.5 on the analytical writing section (best 2 of 3 sections).
- Applicants must possess an unencumbered RN license. Two years clinical experience in registered nursing required.
- International students required to have two years clinical experience in a United States (or equivalent) healthcare system
- 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
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.
NURS 5150: Advanced Care of a Client Population
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 1
Conduct comprehensive advanced health assessment of a client population and provide a teaching intervention of a priority health need
NURS 5220: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 2
Apply theoretical foundations and clinical skills in comprehensive health assessment across the lifespan.
NURS 5327: Exploration of Science and Theories for Nursing
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A critical examination of the philosophical and theoretical bases for nursing science.
NURS 5329: Role of the Nurse Educator
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Investigation of the roles and functions of the nurse educator.
NURS 5318: Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurse Educators
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on developing an advanced knowledge base of pathophysiology. Principles of advanced physiology and pathophysiology and are applied to disease processes.
NURS 5319: Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Educators
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study of clinical pharmacological therapeutics for nurse educators.
NURS 5312: Assessment and Evaluation Strategies (45 hours of clinical application required)
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Advanced clinical practice with selected targeted patient populations.
NURS 5302: Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Explore the nature of nursing education. Focus on the curriculum process and its application to nursing education programs.
NURS 5308: Nursing Informatics
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focus on application of computer technology that supports the dissemination of healthcare data, information and knowledge. Selected software packages/applications are presented and used.
NURS 5310: Teaching/Learning Theories, Strategies, and Evaluation
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Teaching/learning theories, strategies, and evaluations for educators.
NURS 5360: Simulation Application in Nursing (45 logged hours with capstone community partnering project)
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Application of simulation and active learning strategies in nursing education.
NURS 5362: Nursing Education Practicum (135 preceptor hours required)
Duration: 10 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Nursing education preceptorship in selected healthcare sites with opportunities to apply clinical and educational knowledge, skills, and concepts in a guided, progressive context of nursing education.
NURS 5366: Principles of Research in Nursing
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on integration of theoretical and empirical principles of nursing research to generate evidence for nursing practice.
NURS 5367: Evidence-Based Practice
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on preparation to implement evidence-based change in practice.
* Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses.
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