Nursing Education (M.S.)

Purdue University
Master of Science (M.S.)

Department of Nursing
College of Health and Human Services
Carol Sternberger, Chair
Susan L. Ahrens, Director Graduate Program
260-481-6284 ~ www.ipfw.edu/nursing ~ Neff Hall B50

Upon completion of this program, graduates are prepared to teach in higher education, community settings, or staff development areas. This is a 49 – credit hour program designed for students who have established expertise in a clinical area and are now interested in nursing education. The curriculum includes coursework related to high fidelity patient-simulation strategies as well as other emerging technologies and related teaching methodologies to improve educational outcomes. The domains of focus include: facilitation of learning; learner development and socialization; assessment and evaluation strategies; curriculum design and evaluation; continuous quality improvement; scholarship service; and leadership. Graduates will be eligible for certification after two or more years as a full-time educator.

To earn the Master of Science with a major in Nursing Education the following must be completed: