Nursing, with a Focus in Education, MSN
The Master of Science in Nursing degree prepares nurse educators for academic communities and/or health care organizations. At the completion of the 30-credit program, the graduate will be able to:
Synthesize the roles of the nurse educator in academic communities and/or health care organizations
Facilitate and evaluate learner achievement of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes in diverse settings
Design curricula and create program outcomes that reflect the dynamic health environment
Develop and implement strategies to address the environmental influences of culture, economics, ethics, law, policy, politics, society, and technology on teaching and learning
Integrate the processes of scholarship, critical thinking, communication, change, and lifelong learning into the nurse educator role
Contribute to the academic community or health care organization, profession, and community as an innovative nurse educator
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.
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PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for admission into one of Valpo’s doctoral, master’s, or post-baccalaureate certificate programs, you must:
Graduate from an accredited college or university
Earn a 3.0 GPA (B average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
Submit all required documents for domestic or international citizenship (see below)
Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency may be demonstrated through a standardized test score or certain waiver criteria as listed below:
6.0 minimum IELTS.
At this time, we are also accepting the IELTS Indicator for applicants who cannot sit for the in-person IELTS.
75 minimum TOEFL internet-based
At this time, we are also accepting the TOEFL Special Home Edition for applicants who cannot sit for the in-person TOEFL
TOEFL score must come directly from ETS to be considered valid for admission.
780 minimum TOEIC
110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)
56 minimum PTE
Certain programs require a higher IELTS or TOEFL score. Please see the program pages for details.
Completion of a recognized English language (ESL) program
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an institution in a recognized English-speaking country
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
24296 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD