Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing/Health Care Education program is intended to address topics including professional ethics, health care policy and program evaluation, budgeting and fiscal analysis, managerial communication, and nursing administration. Within the concentration area, students have the chance to learn to create and evaluate instructional plans for college-level environments. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to complete a major project in which they research and address an actual workplace issue. This program is available online and at select University of Phoenix campuses.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should be a registered nurse and may have a desire to learn about teaching at the college level. Applicants to University of Phoenix graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

What Are the Course Requirements?

If you enroll in this master's-level program, you will be required to complete 42 credit hours. This curriculum includes a 60-hour practical nursing experience.

Nursing courses

• HCS 504: Introduction to Study in Health Sciences/Nursing
• NUR 513: Theoretical Foundations of Practice
• NUR 518: Analysis of Research Reports
• NUR 531: Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care
• HCS 587: Creating Change within Organizations
• NUR 544: Population-Focused Health Care
• HCS 571: Financial Resource Management
• NUR 590 A: Nursing Practicum
• NUR 587: Leadership and Management in Nursing and Health Care
• NUR 542: Dynamics of Family Systems
• NUR 598: Research Utilization Project
• NUR 590 B: Nursing Practicum

Nursing/health care education specialization courses

• HSN 544: Design and Process of Curriculum Development
• HSN 548: Role of Health Care/Nursing Educator
• HSN 540: Teaching and Learning Strategies
• HSN 552: Assessment and Evaluation of Learning

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing/Health Care Education program could go on to pursue educational, administrative, or specialty practice certifications through organizations such as the National League for Nursing or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. They could also decide to pursue a related doctoral degree. Earning a higher-level degree could provide nursing professionals with advanced theoretical skills and applied research methods.

University of Phoenix offers relevant doctoral degrees, including:

• Ph.D. in Nursing
• Doctor of Health Administration

Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202-887-6791, www.aacn.nche.edu.

These degree programs include clinical courses or a practicum which may not be completed in certain states. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.