Leadership in Nurs Education

Catalog description

NURS 660 or an equivalent is required of all PhD students. The course is designed to prepare learners to teach in academic, healthcare, or continuing education settings. Topics aimed at developing competencies as an individual teacher include philosophies of education; theories of learning; student learning outcomes and assessment processes; teaching techniques and strategies; and the use of technology in instruction. Instruction will be, developing competencies that foster leadership in nursing education include curriculum design and development; creation and management of clinical experiences and placements; funding of educational programs; program evaluation; and accreditation. Students without teaching experience may elect NURS 661 to gain that experience.