Master of Science in Nursing Nursing Education

Eastern Michigan University's Master of Science in Nursing Education program prepares you for work as an educational leader in nursing programs. You will learn to design, assess, and evaluate educational programs for nurses through an interdisciplinary approach. Nurse educators are equipped to- Design curricula and programs for nursing students. Critique systems and plan new healthcare strategies. Effectively communicate knowledge and share experience with others Eastern's program is unique in that youll benefit from the knowledge and hands-on practice of highly qualified faculty while having the opportunity to learn in various settings for clinical experiences. After the program, graduates will be able to- Facilitate learner development and knowledge acquisition through the effective creation of learning environments in a classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, demonstrating the understanding of lifelong learning and the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill the educator role. Utilize assessment and evaluation strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in a classroom, laboratory, clinical settings, and all learning domains. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes that reflect contemporary health trends and prepare graduates to function effectively in the healthcare environment.

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission.

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements:

Possess a BSN degree (Applicants holding an RN license with a bachelor’s in another discipline may apply for conditional admission).
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college GPA. (Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.75).
Have a current unrestricted license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the US or eligibility to obtain a Michigan license.
Have completed an approved basic statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics within the last ten years.
Have completed a basic health assessment course.
Have completed an undergraduate community health nursing course and clinical (or equivalent) from an accredited university. In addition, RNs with a Bachelor’s in a discipline other than nursing must either complete the Community Health Nursing courses (NURS 450 and NURS 451) or complete the Community Health ATI Examination to demonstrate equivalency.

TOEFL: 79 iBT

IELTS: 6.5

Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53
Michigan English Test (MET): 57

Application Deadline:

Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1