Nursing Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing Education with a Clinical Nurse Specialty Option

With a growing shortage of nurses, estimated to reach 800,000 by the year 2020, the education of more nursing students plays a critical role in addressing this health care crisis. However, many nursing programs are unable to admit more qualified students due to a lack of available nursing instructors. To combat this issue, the McAuley School of Nursing at University of Detroit Mercy has developed a new graduate track to prepare nurses for teaching--a Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education with a Clinical Nurse Specialty Option.

The interdisciplinary program utilizes a collaborative model in conjunction with UDM's College of Liberal Arts & Education.The nursing program serves current and new master degree students, post-master's students, and post-baccalaureate students.

The graduate degree program is comprised of three components, totaling 44 credits:

• Interdisciplinary core courses (9 credits)
• Nursing education courses (14 credits)
• Advanced core courses in preparation as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (21 credits)

The program is currently available in a traditional classroom setting and a convenient online format. The program can be completed in two years full time or three years in part-time study. The Nursing Education core courses are also offered as a post-baccalaureate certificate option. Upon completion of the master's degree program, students will receive a Master of Science in Nursing degree, and will be eligible to sit for the examination for Clinical Nurse Specialist certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Commission. After two years full time in a faculty role, students will be eligible to sit for the examination as a nurse educator from the National League for Nursing.

The McAuley School of Nursing master's program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.