Shape the future of healthcare
Whether you choose to teach in a classroom or a clinical setting, you’ll help develop the next generation of nurses. You'll learn to create curricula and use innovative simulation technologies. This 36-credit-hour program provides the tools you need to excel as a clinical educator or academic faculty member.
Clinical requirements
You'll complete a minimum of 180 clinical hours in your own geographical area.
Visiting campus
As a nurse education student, you'll need to visit twice. The first is an orientation session. The second is a two-day skills seminar. More details are provided to admitted students.
Resources
The student handbook goes in depth on expectations, requirements, evaluation procedures and more. When considering whether Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Master of Science in Nursing is a proper fit for you, be sure to read through this handbook.
The master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program at Stephen F. Austin State University is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 404.975.5000, , 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the .
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How do I earn this online?
Courses are taught online. Clinical hours are completed in your local community.
How long will it take?
Depends on your course load. Take up to six credit-hours per semester.
Is this program accredited?
Yes, by the ACEN.
Application deadline?
Aug. 1
Is a GRE required?
No.
Apply to the Master of Science in Nursing program
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's graduate school requirements
- achieve an undergraduate 2.5 GPA or higher overall
- have a valid, unencumbered nursing license
- and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and be approved as an overlap student.
It's preferred that you also have at least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Ready? Complete the graduate school application.