Utica College

Programme overview

This online Master of Science in Nursing Education prepares nurses to teach in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. The curriculum integrates graduate nursing coursework with supervised practicum experiences conducted in collaboration with local nurse educators. The program is delivered fully online to New York state residents and is led by experienced faculty including the program chair and director.

What you'll study

The program requires 42 credit hours and includes a substantial practicum component totaling 180 hours. Practicum structure is two courses/experiences of 90 in-person hours each; within each 90-hour practicum, 8 hours must be direct patient care in a clinical environment. Students work with experienced teachers to design, organize and implement curricula and complete a learning project with a defined audience. Faculty bring combined experience from clinical practice and nursing education.

Entry requirements

The published course page does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the university for standard graduate admission requirements and any licensure or clinical experience expectations required for enrollment.

Career prospects

The program is intended to address a documented shortage of nurse educators; sources cited note thousands of qualified applicants were turned away from nursing programs due in part to lack of faculty. The page highlights a projected strong employment outlook for related roles and cites median salary figures for nursing instructors and clinical educators. Typical roles graduates pursue include clinical educator, professor of nursing, nursing curriculum coordinator, nursing instructor, and staff development or continuing education positions.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not specify scholarships. Applicants should explore university graduate funding, employer tuition support, federal student aid where eligible, and external scholarships for nurses and nurse educators to offset tuition costs.