Program Highlights
Shape the next generation of nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing Education.
Working directly with patients is just one way to use your nursing skills. Healthcare is one of today’s fastest-growing industries and, with demand for nurses on the rise, there’s also a need for nursing professionals who are able to use their skills to train students. Our online MSN education program is designed to help you develop the wide range of skills needed to effectively prepare the next generation of nurses.
You’ll take classes focusing on important skills educators need, such as curriculum development and instructional strategies. Before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to a brand-new chapter in your career.
- Through classes in healthcare technologies, leadership and advanced health assessment techniques, you’ll gain a stronger understanding of the challenges and demands of today’s healthcare industry.
- With our flexible scheduling options, this program is ideal for working professionals who want to change the direction of their career without putting their lives on hold to get an education.
- The Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) program at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Want to complete your degree as soon as possible? This program is eligible for our accelerated path option, which allows you to earn your master’s degree in significantly less time.
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Why Study Nursing Education?
The Baker College Master of Science in Nursing Education program strives to prepare nurses for leadership positions in administration (administrative track) or education (education track). Both tracks build upon the knowledge and skills nurses bring into the program, which is designed to meet the highest levels of nursing practice with an emphasis on the potential of each student.
The online MSN education program provides experienced professional nurses with the education and competencies needed to function in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
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Curriculum
The Baker College Master of Science in Nursing Education program is a two-year, CCNE-accredited program consisting of 36 credit hours (24 hours of core courses and 12 hours of nursing administration). Our curriculum includes leadership and advanced nursing practice roles, information and healthcare technologies and a 90-hour nursing education practicum experience.
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Take your learning to a whole new level.
The College of Health Science is proud to offer courses that include Extended Reality (XR) learning. These experiences provide immersive, hands-on learning that will prepare you for a successful career in the healthcare field.
Additional Requirements
This program requires students to hold an unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, District of Columbia or U.S. territories or an unencumbered license as an RN in Canada. Must be a graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited BSN program and meet our additional graduate school requirements.
Accreditation
The masters program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 202-887-6791.
Online Classes Available Anywhere
Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
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Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
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Courses for this degree program are available through Online Live.
100% online with set class times, this format offers live, real-time virtual learning.
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