The Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Education specialty track is designed to expand the knowledge of the registered nurse to include the design, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education. The focus on evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, clinical expertise, educational principles, and advancement of the individual nurse and profession will prepare the registered nurse for an advanced level of practice. Students complete a total of 120 practicum hours with 60 hours with a nurse educator in their community and 60 hours with a direct-care provider in their community.

• Program Credits: 48
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Education specialty track is designed to expand the knowledge of the registered nurse to include the design, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education. The focus on evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, clinical expertise, educational principles, and advancement of the individual nurse and profession will prepare the registered nurse for an advanced level of practice. Students complete a total of 120 practicum hours, with 60 hours with a nurse educator in their community and 60 hours with a direct-care provider in their community.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

College of Nursing Mission Statement

Through an innovative curriculum and student-centered teaching, the nursing faculty teaches, supports, and inspires students to become competent, caring, and accountable professionals who serve a diverse client population within a dynamic health care environment.

MSN Program Goals

• Employ leadership skills to improve the quality of care in a variety of healthcare settings
• Integrate advanced nursing and science knowledge into practice

For the 7th consecutive year, CTU’s online Master of Science in Nursing degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs by U.S. News and World Report.* For the first time, CTU's online Master of Science in Nursing degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

The Master of Science in Nursing degree program at Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Learning Outcomes

MSN Program Learning Outcomes:

• Synthesize knowledge from nursing and a variety of sciences in diverse settings for the purpose of improving nursing care
• Apply organizational and systems leadership concepts to promote quality patient care
• Evaluate performance improvement processes designed for the purpose of providing quality patient care
• Apply research outcomes and evidence-based practice to recommendations for improved patient care
• Synthesize health policy processes established for the advocacy of quality healthcare
• Integrate interprofessional collaboration to the management of patient and population health outcomes
• Apply organizational, client-centered, and culturally appropriate concepts to clinical prevention and population care to identified populations

MSN - Nursing Education Concentration Learning Outcomes:

• Utilize pedagogical principles to develop, design, and revise an innovative nursing curriculum that promotes quality and safety in the delivery of nursing care and education.
• Critique curricular assessment and evaluation strategies to ensure optimal learner outcomes are achieved.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise through the synthesis of evidence from nursing and other sciences in preparation and delivery of nursing education to a diverse population of learners.