Ed.S. in Nursing Education
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TOTAL COST
$12,184*
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NEXT START DATE
Nov 11, 2024
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COMPLETION TIME
18 Months
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
34
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The Specialist in Nursing Education is for master’s degree nurses who want to play a role in solving the need for qualified nurse educators to address the growing need for more RNs. The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ Ed.S. in Nursing Education program is a fully online curriculum for those nurses who want to become educators in either an academic or professional development setting. The program uses a unique interdisciplinary approach to focus on the science of teaching and learning. Students will engage in scholarly research while developing the competencies to create and evaluate curriculum, develop effective teaching strategies, use innovative technology to promote learning and much more as they prepare to educate the next generation of nurses. This program is perfect for nurses who want to advance their knowledge in nursing education beyond a master’s degree without completing a dissertation. It’s also stackable, if you decide after completing the Ed.S. program that you would like to continue and complete an Ed.D. program with a dissertation. This means that you can apply your Ed.S. credits to the Ed.D. in Nursing Education and complete that program in just 37 credits.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.
Low Cost You Deserve
Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
Tuition
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Total Cost Ed.S. in Nursing Education |
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Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$10,404 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $1530 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit) |
$1,780 |
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Total Program Cost |
$12,184* |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
The Education Specialist in Nursing Education is designed for nurses with a master’s degree who want to become specialists in nursing education in either the academic or professional development arenas. The degree equips the nurse educator with the necessary competencies to create and evaluate curriculum, manage classrooms, develop effective teaching strategies, conduct program evaluation, and utilize innovative technology to educate the next generation of nurses. Using a unique interdisciplinary approach, the program focuses on the science of teaching and learning for the Nurse Educator. Students will engage in application of scholarly research throughout the coursework. The Ed.S. program provides a degree pathway for students who are unable or unwilling to complete the dissertation process.
Program Outcomes
- Integrates theoretical frameworks from nursing, higher education, and related disciplines to design transformational nursing education and inform the role of the nurse educator.Â
- Demonstrate expertise in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of innovative nursing curriculum to improve nursing education and reflect trends in higher education, healthcare, and nursing practice.Â
- Combine expert knowledge of ethical, social, global, cultural, political, and economic issues affecting nursing education to provide innovative educational leadership.Â
- Provide visionary leadership to effect change in nursing education through adoption of a servant leadership mindset and service to the profession.Â
- Create a collaborative culture and function as a member of the community of scholars.Â
- Foster collaboration across and between disciplines to enhance interprofessional partnerships in clinical practice and education.Â
- Summarizes resources needed related to the effective development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education.Â
- Role model professional expertise and the value of lifelong learning in the role of nurse educator and educational leader.Â
- Contribute to the advancement of the science of nursing education through intellectual inquiry, dissemination, and creative scholarship.
- Apply, analyze, and promote best practices in leadership.Â
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
November 11, 2024 Term
Nov 08, 2024
Payment Due
Nov 08, 2024
Application Due
Nov 11, 2024
Term Start
Nov 15, 2024
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Dec 15, 2024
Term End
January 06, 2025 Term
January 27, 2025 Term
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
LEAD6011 |
Leadership as a Reflective Practice |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6001 |
Introduction to Advanced Studies |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6021 |
Leadership Seminar |
1 Semester Credits |
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NUR6003 |
Influencing Forces in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6013 |
Multi-Dimensional Professorial Role in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6023 |
Transformational Teaching in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6033 |
Innovation in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6043 |
Fostering Clinical Judgement Through Curriculum and Evaluation |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6053 |
Catalyst for Quality Improvement in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6063 |
Visionary Leadership for Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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