Master of Science (MS) — Nursing Education Emphasis
Earn your master’s in just 16 months with this fully online, flexible program designed for working professionals. Gain the skills to teach in academic or clinical settings, mentor future nurses, and lead evidence-based change in health care.
Differentiated Student Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Nursing Education emphasis, graduates will be able to:
- Function as a change agent and leader through evidence-based teaching, curriculum development, and continuous quality improvement.
- Design and deliver inclusive, technology-enhanced learning experiences that support diverse learners in academic and clinical environments.
- Evaluate learner performance and provide meaningful feedback to foster critical thinking, clinical competence, and professional growth.
- Engage in lifelong learning and scholarly inquiry to advance nursing education and uphold academic and regulatory standards.
Emphasis Information
Revised Plan of Study (Starting Academic Year 25-26)
Legacy Plan of Study (Prior to 25)
Revised Plan of Study (Starting Academic Year 25-26)
Fall 2025
NURS 6672 – Advanced Population Health
NURS 6673 – Quality and Safety
NURS 6481 – Person‑Centered Teaching
Spring 2026
NURS 6482 – Curriculum and Course Development
NURS 6670 – Advanced Evidence‑Based Practice and Research
NURS 6671 – Applied Biostatistics for Evidence‑Based Practice
NURS 6483 – Assessment and Evaluation
Summer 2026
NURS 6484 – Facilitating Learning
NURS 6675 – Healthcare Finance and Economics
NURS 6676 – Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
NURS 6677 – Systems‑Based Practice and Leadership
Fall 2026
NURS 6464 – Physiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment for Nurse Educators
NURS 6922 – Nurse Educator Residency
NURS 6933 – Master’s Practicum
Total Credits: 34
This sample program of study is subject to change by faculty. Students are to take each course in the semester listed in this program of study.
View the University of Utah Catalog.
Fall 2025
NURS 6670 – Advanced Evidence-Based Practice and Research
NURS 6671 – Applied Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice
NURS 6464 – Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment for Nurse Educators
Spring 2026
NURS 6672 – Advanced Population Health
NURS 6673 – Quality and Safety
Summer 2026
NURS 6677 – Systems‑Based Practice and Leadership
NURS 6676 – Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
NURS 6675 – Healthcare Finance and Economics
Fall 2026
NURS 6482 – Curriculum and Course Development
NURS 6933 – Master’s Practicum
Spring 2027
NURS 6483 – Assessment and Evaluation
NURS 6481 – Person-Centered Teaching
Summer 2027
NURS 6484 – Facilitating Learning
NURS 6922 – Nurse Educator Residency
Total Credits: 34
This sample program of study is subject to change by faculty. Students are to take each course in the semester listed in this program of study.
View the University of Utah Catalog.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
Opens: September 1
Closes: March 1, 11:59PM MT