Nursing (M.S.) - Nurse Educator Specialization

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Core Requirements

• NURS 615 - Foundations of Advanced Nursing Credits: 3
• NURS 620 - Role Development of the Nurse Educator Credits: 2
• NURS 623 - Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan - Application to Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 2-4 (2 credits required)
• NURS 626 - Research in Nursing and Health Care Credits: 3
• NURS 630 - Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan for the CNL/Nurse Educator Credits: 3
• NURS 670 - Health Policy, Legislation, Economics and Ethics Credits: 3
• NURS 675 - Cultivating a Practice of Cultural Humility in Healthcare Credits: 3
• NURS 710 - Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation in Nursing Credits: 3
• NURS 720 - Teaching and Learning Methodologies in Nursing Credits: 3
• NURS 721 - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education Credits: 3
• NURS 778 - Nurse Educator Didactic Credits: 2
• NURS 778L - Nurse Educator Practicum Credits: 1-3 (3 credits required)
• PHA 645 - Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan: Application to Advanced Practice Credits: 2-4 (2 credits required)

Additional Admissions Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Score of 81 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
IELTS:  6.5 total band
Duolingo: 110

In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the United States or its’ territories prior to enrollment in first graduate nursing course.
• 1500 hours of documented nursing practice experience prior to taking NURS 630.
• Completed and verified application to the Graduate Nursing program via NursingCAS website.
• Completed Compliance requirements: Clear Background check, clear FBI rolled fingerprint, clear drug screen, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, ACLS certification for FNP specialization, professional liability insurance, influenza vaccine, and TB test.
• Interview assessment reviewed by graduate faculty.

For applicants who completed their higher education within the United States:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system.

For applicants who completed their higher education outside the United States:

• A degree deemed equivalent (by the World Education Service) to a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (within the United States Education System) with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system.

Accelerated Master’s Program

The accelerated master’s program will be available to eligible SDSU students. Up to 12 credits applied to the undergraduate degree may be used to satisfy graduate credit. Students must follow SDSU Policy 2:22 Use of Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Degree Requirements.

General Requirements

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework. For additional information, refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .