Nurse Educator
Overview
The nurse educator program provides students the opportunity to gain skills and strategies to effectively teach in an academic or practice setting through experiential learning and rigorous classroom practice.
The fully online program includes 270 hours of face-to-face practicum experiences in a variety of settings that are individualized to the student’s professional experience, interest and academic needs. Program faculty offer diverse experiences, provide exciting teaching strategies and act as role models for students in the program.
Out-of-state students are strongly encouraged to discuss clinical requirements with the assistant dean of graduate programs. Clinical arrangements are not able to be made in all states. Please note that international students are ineligible to receive a student visa for this program. For more information, visit our professional licensure disclosure webpage.
What can I do with a nurse educator degree?
There is an ever-increasing need for nursing faculty as the average age of experienced faculty is rising and current instructors are reaching retirement age. Due to a faculty shortage, many qualified undergraduate and graduate applicants to nursing schools are denied entrance. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses who obtain a nurse educator master’s degree are in high demand nationally and throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region.
Corporate Partnerships
Corporate partnerships provide convenient options for employees to complete their degree online while maximizing their tuition reimbursement.
Tuition and Fees
| Semester (hours) | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, Year 1 (6 hours) | $2,228 | $669 | $2,897 |
| Spring, Year 1 (6 hours) | 2,228 | 717 | 2,945 |
| Summer, Year 1 (3 hours) | 1,114 | 335 | 1,449 |
| Fall, Year 2 (6 hours) | 2,228 | 669 | 2,897 |
| Spring, Year 2 (6 hours) | 2,228 | 1,009* | 3,237 |
| Summer, Year 2 (3 hours) | 1,114 | 675* | 1,789 |
| Fall, Year 3 (3 hours) | 1,114 | 675* | 1,789 |
| Total (33 hours) | $ 12,253 | $ 4,749 | $ 17,002 |
*Includes an additional clinical programming fee of $340/clinical course.
Tuition and fees are based on 2023-2024 rates. Rates beyond summer 2024 are not yet approved and are subject to change. Rates for future terms are provided only as an estimate.
Faculty
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