Overview

The Nurse Educator (NE) option offered by Alcorn State University is designed to prepare qualified nurses to function as well-prepared educators in academic or healthcare settings. Upon completion of the program of study, graduates are eligible to write a national certification examination for Nurse Educators (CNE). The program of study is designed to be completed in four (4) semesters (including one summer) and 35 semester hours of full-time continuous study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Evaluate theoretical and empirical knowledge from nursing and other disciplines and knowledge for use in guiding nursing research, nursing pedagogy, and advanced nursing practice.
Generate new teaching and practice approaches based on the integration of research, theory, and practice knowledge.
Demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge and skills in advanced practice nursing (FNP) or in specialized role (NE).
Analyze implication of ethical and legal issues affecting health care delivery, education, and research.
Analyze the effect of organizational structure, functions, and resources on the development and delivery of quality health care and educational programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rural Family and Community

Advanced Health Assessment

Foundations of Nursing Education

Theories of Advanced Nursing

Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Mission, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of the Alcorn State University Graduate School Application.

Official transcripts for all previous college course work.

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Current unencumbered license to practice nursing in a state or US territory and eligibility for licensure in the state in which you will complete your clinical practicums.

Provide three (3) letters of recommendation [professional, academic and personal] on official letterhead with original signatures specifying in detail the applicants’ capabilities for graduate study and for future nursing practice.

If transferring from another graduate nursing program, the applicant must submit a letter of good academic standings from that program.

An interview with Graduate Nursing Faculty.

All transfer courses must be approved by the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs.

An application fee of $10.00 U.S. This fee applies to out-of-state applicants only.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7869 USD / year

≈ 7869 USD / year
Out-of-State

7869 USD / year

≈ 7869 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7869 USD / year

≈ 7869 USD / year

Living costs

Mission

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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