Nursing educators play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare by mentoring the next generation of nurses. Whether in the classroom or clinical settings, they extend their impact on patient care and help address the critical nursing shortage. In addition to making a meaningful difference, teaching roles often offer more predictable schedules, promoting better work-life balance and continuous professional growth.
Ranked No. 7 among the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Education programs by U.S. News & World Report, the online Master of Science in Nursing Education from the nationally recognized UC College of Nursing offers the same degree, high-quality education, and dedicated support as the on-campus program — all delivered in a flexible format designed for working nurses balancing busy schedules.
This degree prepares students to become clinical educators and nursing faculty members. Graduates of this program are ready to design nursing curriculum, use evaluation strategies effectively, evaluate program outcomes, incorporate new technology into teaching, and design and implement online simulations.
Our online nursing programs are nationally recognized for our academic standards, technology application, and research activity.
If you are an employee or member of one of our partner organizations, you may be eligible for a tuition scholarship.
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
The MSN Nursing Education program can be done in as little as one year for students starting the program in Fall or Summer semesters. There are additional options available for the program that allow students to take this program at a slower pace. Although these options extend the length of the selected program, they often make it a more feasible option for the student.
Each Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program can be done in as little as two years. There are additional options available for several programs that allow students to take these programs at a slower pace. Although these options extend the length of the selected program, they often make it a more feasible option for the student.
The Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is a part-time program built to be completed in as little as four semesters, or one year and four months. The Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner program has no set time frame due to the extremely customizable nature of the curriculum.
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