Program Details
The Doctor of Education in Nursing Education is an online nurse educator program from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) for current RNs or APRNs. The goal of this program, which was developed collaboratively by SCSU and Western Connecticut State University, is to prepare nurses for academic faculty roles. The curriculum features an innovative doctoral program that strives to provide a diverse, caring, and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence, just as would be found on campus. Courses focus on the knowledge and skills needed to be effective faculty members, advance the science of nursing education, and transform the education of future nurses.
The program is divided into the following areas:
- Foundations of Teaching in Higher Education
- Specialization in Nursing Education
- Leadership in Nursing Education
- Science of Nursing Education Research
- Dissertation Phase
% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Southern Connecticut State University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GMAT, MAT, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Three 3-day on-campus summer residencies required
- Master's degree in Nursing and current RN or APRN license required
- GRE/MAT waived if MSN cumulative GPA is 3.4 or higher