Why
Should I Earn My M.S. from UND?
The M.S. with a Nurse Education Specialization
program is offered in either on-campus or online
formats by the UND College of Nursing. The online
program is administered by the Division of Continuing
Education, Distance Degree Programs. As a graduate
of either program, you will receive an outstanding
educational experience with:
Exceptional Curriculum:
- Know that you are receiving
your education from the UND College of Nursing
, which is fully accredited by the:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE)
- North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools
- Receive your graduate degree
from a nationally recognized, prestigious institution
that is listed among the "Top 200 Best National
Universities" in the country by U.S. News & World.
- Gain expertise from the cutting-edge
research conducted by the UND College of Nursing,
which is ranked 11th among
the country's top 100 nursing programs for research
funding by the National Institutes of Health.
Top-Notch Faculty:
- Learn from a highly qualified
nursing faculty with doctoral degrees and extensive
experience in teaching graduate level courses,
including five faculty who have been elected
by their peers into the prestigious 1,500 member
American Academy of Nursing.
- Benefit from a diverse faculty
who represent many major areas of nursing
- Experience strong one-on-one
interaction with faculty members who are
invested in your success.
Flexibility & Convenience:
- Earn your M.S. from
UND while you live and work in your own community
(note: brief on-campus time may be required
for off-campus students).
- Get the flexibility
of distance learning with the personal contact
and connection of "live" instruction offered through
video and Web-conferencing.
- Work toward your degree one
course at a time. Or, by taking two to four courses
each semester, you can complete your degree in
as little as two years it's up to you!
How Can I Earn My M.S. While I Work?
With the M.S. with a Nurse Education Specialization
online program, you can earn your graduate degree
from the University of North Dakota without interrupting
your career. With courses offered online and through
video-conferencing, you will receive the convenience
of distance learning with the personal contact and
connection of "live" instruction. Plus, you can access
recorded course content through the Internet at any
time.
As an online student, you will participate in
class sessions (held at set times in the evenings and/or
weekends) that are conducted "live" over the Internet.
During these "live" class
sessions, you will use Web-conferencing technology
to interact with your instructors and other students.
You will be able to see your instructors' materials
as though you were sitting in a classroom on the UND
campus. In this manner, the class lectures, discussion,
and collaboration are conducted in a very similar fashion
to traditional on-campus classes. You may also set
your own schedule by reviewing recorded classroom lectures
and discussions that are "stored" and accessed through the Internet.
For the Teaching Practicum Course, you may work with
a nursing school or health setting near your local
community in order to fulfill the teaching practicum
requirement.
If you prefer, you may also earn your M.S. with a
Nurse Education Specialization through the on-campus
program in Grand Forks. A Post-Master Certificate
in Nurse Education Specialization is also available
in on-campus or off-campus formats.
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