Ed.D. in Nursing Education
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TOTAL COST
$23,914*
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NEXT START DATE
Nov 11, 2024
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COMPLETION TIME
36 Months
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
64
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The Doctorate in Nursing Education is for master’s degree nurses who want to help address the growing need for more RNs in today’s ever-expanding healthcare system. The American College of Education Ed.D in Nursing Education program is a fully online curriculum to prepare nurses as educators in either an academic or professional development setting. The program uses a unique interdisciplinary approach to focus on the science of teaching and learning. Students will engage in scholarly research to support their dissertation while developing the competencies to create and evaluate curriculum, develop effective teaching strategies, use innovative technology to promote learning and much more as they prepare to educate the next generation of nurses.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. Weโre committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.
Low Cost You Deserve
Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
Tuition
We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.
Total Cost Ed.D. in Nursing Education |
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Total Tuition 64 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$19,584 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $1200 Dissertation Fee (6 Courses X $200 per Course) $2880 Technology and Library Fee (64 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit) |
$4,330 |
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Total Program Cost |
$23,914* |
Find a plan that fits your budget.
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Program Details
Focus of Study
Curriculum and Instruction
General Track
Higher Education
Health and Wellness
Instructional Technology
Leadership
The Doctorate inย Nursing Education (Ed.D.) is designed for nurses with a master’s degree who want to become nurse educators in either the academic or professional development arenas. The degree equips the nurse educator with the necessary competencies to create and evaluate curriculum, manage classrooms, develop effectiveย teaching strategies, conduct program evaluation, and utilize innovative technology to educate the next generation of nurses. Using a unique interdisciplinary approach, the program focuses on the science of teaching and learning for the Nurse Educator. Students will engage in scholarly research throughout the coursework to support their final dissertation.
Program Outcomes
- Integrates theoretical frameworks from nursing, higher education, and related disciplines to design transformational nursing education and inform the role of the nurse educator.
- Demonstrate expertise in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of innovative nursing curriculum to improve nursing education and reflect trends in higher education, healthcare, and nursing practice.
- Combine expert knowledge of ethical, social, global, cultural, political, and economic issues affecting nursing education to provide innovative educational leadership.
- Provide visionary leadership to effect change in nursing education through adoption of a servant leadership mindset and service to the profession.ย
- Create a collaborative culture and function as a member of the community of scholars.ย
- Foster collaboration across and between disciplines to enhance interprofessional partnerships in clinical practice and education.
- Summarizes resources needed related to the effective development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education.
- Role model professional expertise and the value of lifelong learning in the role of nurse educator and educational leader.
- Contribute to the advancement of the science of nursing education through intellectual inquiry, dissemination, and creative scholarship.ย
- Apply, analyze, and promote best practices in leadership.
- Demonstrate competence in the application of multiple research methods.
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
November 11, 2024 Term
Nov 08, 2024
Payment Due
Nov 08, 2024
Application Due
Nov 11, 2024
Term Start
Nov 15, 2024
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Dec 15, 2024
Term End
January 06, 2025 Term
January 27, 2025 Term
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses youโll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
LEAD6001 |
Introduction to Advanced Studies |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6011 |
Leadership as a Reflective Practice |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6021 |
Leadership Seminar |
1 Semester Credits |
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NUR6003 |
Influencing Forces in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6013 |
Multi-Dimensional Professorial Role in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6023 |
Transformational Teaching in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6033 |
Innovation in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6043 |
Fostering Clinical Judgement Through Curriculum and Evaluation |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6053 |
Catalyst for Quality Improvement in Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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NUR6063 |
Visionary Leadership for Nursing Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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