Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator
University of Missouri-Columbia

Program Details

The online MSN / Nurse Educator degree program from the University of Missouri-Columbia provides students with general nursing and specialized nursing education courses that cover topics like health care policy, nursing theory, research, and evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, public health and sociocultural issues, role development, and teaching strategies and curriculum development. Graduates are prepared for professional positions such as:

  • Academic nurse educator in LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN programs
  • Educational research assistant
  • Patient and family educator in various settings
  • Staff development coordinator
  • ​Staff educator in various practice settings

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Missouri-Columbia is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Some campus visits may be required
  • Current unencumbered RN license in the United States

Restricted States

Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin