Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education & Faculty Role
Duquesne University

Program Details

As you look back to your days in school you can probably remember at least one instructor or mentor that made a big difference in your future.  With this online MSN / Nursing Education & Faculty Role degree program you have the opportunity to become this remarkable person in a future nurse’s education!  Duquesne University strives to help create a strong and diverse nursing workforce through a flexible yet nurturing online environment.

This masters in nursing education provides students with theory knowledge and real-world experience to support the teaching and learning environment, specifically focusing on curriculum design and evaluation, in addition to the legal environment for the nursing faculty member.  Courses use technology-infused education, ethical behavior, and community-based practice.  Graduates are prepared to pursue positions as clinical faculty members, online teachers, lab coordinators/directors, or faculty members in a community college for contemporary nursing education.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Duquesne University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

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

Additional Info

  • Students must have at least one year of full-time work experience as an RN prior to registration in clinical or specialty courses.