Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education
University of Kansas

Program Details

Learn a variety of teaching, learning, and evaluation methods applicable to academic and clinical settings with the online Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education degree program. This nursing specialty prepares students for roles in teaching patients and their families, providing staff development programs, evaluating the effectiveness of nursing educational programs, and teaching nursing students.

Graduates of this Master of Nursing Education online program are able to share their knowledge and skills to prepare the next generation of nurses for professional practice. The curriculum consists of common core classes, leadership core classes, functional specialty core classes, a research project in nursing, and a clinical practicum.

Classes cover a range of topics, such as:

  • Professionalism in advanced nursing practice
  • Designing a student learning environment
  • Organizational foundations for leading change
  • Teaching with technologies

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Kansas 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

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must have a BSN degree from a nationally accredited program and current RN licensure in at least one state in the United States
  • Must complete a graduate level statistics course prior to starting the program
  • Minimum one year clinical work experience as a RN is recommended