Program at a Glance
- MSN Admit Terms: Summer (preferred option) and Fall
- Post-Master's Admit Terms: Fall, Spring, or Summer
- Credit Requirement: 39 for the MSN; 12 for the Post-Master's
- Enrollment Mode: The MSN includes both online and on-campus courses. The Post-master's program is 100% online.
The MSN in Nursing Education Program is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to become a leader in nursing education. This program prepares the graduate to enter the dynamic and challenging arena of educating future nurses, nursing staff and patients. Core courses are designed to develop knowledge and skills in a specialized clinical area. Teaching-learning theories, behavioral theories, and nursing theories comprise the foundation of the education program. The curriculum focuses on assessment of student learning, curriculum design and instruction, teaching strategies, and evaluation. A special emphasis is placed on electronic communication and technology in education. The education practicum enhances nursing skills in a clinical specialty area.
For information on clinical preceptorships, please see our Preceptor Guidelines (pdf).
Prospective students should be aware that all School of Nursing students are required to have a computer and must have basic computer skills. For more information on computer requirements see computer requirements and recommendations.
Curriculum Plans
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
| Semester 1 - Fall | ||
| N5529 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| N6152 W | Physical Exam and Differential Diagnosis | 2 |
| N6152 B | Physical Exam and Differential Diagnosis Lab | 1 |
| N6136 W | Curriculum Planning and Development | 3 |
| Semester 2 - Spring | ||
| N5506 | Statistics | 2 |
| N6151 | Advanced Pathophysiology Systems | 3 |
| N6190 | Family Health I | 3 |
| N6190 E | Nursing Education Clinical I | 2 |
| N6137 W | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| Semester 3 - Summer | ||
| N6101 | Clinical and Epi Research for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| N6191 | Family Health II | 3 |
| N6191 E | Nursing Education Clinical II | 2 |
| N6131 W | Electronic Communication and Technology in Education | 3 |
| Semester 4 - Fall | ||
| N6730 | Advanced Clinical Practice: Education Role Preceptorship | 3 |
| N6105 | Evaluation and Application of Research | 3 |
| Total | 39 | |
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
| Semester 1 - Fall | ||
| N6136 | Curriculum Planning and Development | 3 |
| Semester 2 - Spring | ||
| N6137 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| Semester 3 - Summer | ||
| N6730 | Advanced Clinical Practice: Education Role Preceptorship | 3 |
| N6131 W | Electronic Communication and Technology in Education | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Track Director
Melanie M McEwen, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF
Track Director, Nursing Education (Email)
Program Information
- Admission Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Post-Master's
- Application Deadlines
- Deadlines (all programs)
- Letter of Reference Forms
- MSN/Post-Master's (pdf)
- Academic Information
- Academic Catalog
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Tuition and Estimated Cost
- Scholarships
- Scholarship Application
- Specialized Programs for Nursing Students
- Residency Application
Events
Degree Programs
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Graduate (MSN and Post-Master's)
- Adult/Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult/Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency/Trauma Care (Post-Master's only)
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- MSN/MPH Dual Degree Program
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Anesthesia Program
- Doctoral
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
Contact Us
UTHealth Office of the Registrar
UCT 2250
PO Box 20036
Houston, TX 77225-0036
Student Affairs Office
UTHealth School of Nursing
6901 Bertner Ave
Houston, Texas 77030
