Nursing Education 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 master’s in nursing education online is designed to help you develop the wide range of skills needed to effectively prepare the next generation of nurses.
You’ll take MSN education classes focusing on important skills educators need, such as nursing curriculum development and instructional strategies. Before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to a brand-new chapter in your nursing 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 nurse educator 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 at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Want to complete your nursing education degree as soon as possible? This program is eligible for our accelerated path option, which allows you to earn your master’s degree in nursing education in significantly less time.
Learn Your Way
Master of Science in Nursing Education classes are taught exclusively through Baker Online.
Learn MoreWhy Earn a Master's in Nursing Education?
The Baker College Master of Science in Nursing Education 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 master's in nursing education provides experienced professional nurses with the education and competencies needed to function in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
MSN Curriculum
The Baker College master's degree in nursing education is a two-year, CCNE-accredited program consisting of 36 credit hours (24 hours of core courses and 12 hours of nursing administration). Our nursing curriculum includes leadership and advanced nursing practice roles, information and healthcare technologies and a 90-hour nursing education practicum experience.
View Full CurriculumSample Courses
Advanced Nursing Practice Roles
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Practicum in Nursing Education
Additional Requirements
This nursing education 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.
Program Handbook
The handbook for this program is available in the latest edition of the Catalog/Student Handbook.
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.
On Campus Unavailable
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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Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
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