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Help empower nursing professionals to find success in their roles with an online PhD in Education, Nursing Education from Capella University. In this program you’ll learn to design and lead effective nursing education programs.
Your coursework and in-person learning experiences will help you become a change agent, ready to introduce fundamental, well-documented improvements to nursing education. And you’ll develop the capacity to lead continuous quality improvement as a nurse educator.
Use the code WINTER to waive the $50 application fee.
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $5K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your doctoral degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
ED8360 |
The Nurse Educator: Faculty Roles and Responsibilities
Learners investigate the roles and responsibilities of nurse educators in higher education and hospital-based clinical settings, differentiating between roles in these two settings. For the hospital-based clinical educator, topics include clinical site responsibilities, professional and staff development, and the importance of student preceptors and mentors. For academic nurse educators/faculty members, topics include degree-granting educational program requirements and content; program and student evaluation; and academic, legal, and ethical issues. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
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ED8355 * |
Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Nursing Education
Learners research nursing curriculum elements and model construction. Learners also evaluate the accreditation process and the influence of accreditation requirements on curriculum development. Learners synthesize learning concepts and the components of curriculum and analyze curriculum models that will help learners create successful learning outcomes. Prerequisite(s): ED8350, ED8360. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
ED8365 * |
Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education
In this course, learners examine nursing education teaching and learning theories, and analyze teaching strategies in classroom and clinical settings, including use of simulations. Learners also analyze instructional strategies for teaching in face-to-face and online environments. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in ED8355. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
ED8370 * |
Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice
Learners in this course explore the grants process within the context of nursing leadership. Learners develop the skills needed to identify specific needs and grant opportunities as well as cultivate specific organizational and professional support for grant activities. Additionally, learners critique various grant proposals and write elements of a proposal. Prerequisite(s): ED8355, ED8365. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
Our PhD in Education, Nursing Education program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced roles as nurse educators in higher and adult education. The curriculum presents nursing concepts and theories and provides learners with essential knowledge and skills in curriculum development and evaluation, teaching strategy, and scholarship.
On successful completion of this degree program, you should be able to:
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career opportunities.
The total cost of your degree will depend on academic performance, transfer credits, scholarships and other factors. See GuidedPath cost information below.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
$750 per credit, 77 coursework credits, 16 max transfer credits
Comprehensive exam
$2,250 Per quarter
Comprehensive exam
$2,250
Per quarter
Dissertation
$2,250 Per quarter
Dissertation
$2,250
Per quarter
Resource kit fee
$175 Per quarter
Coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Resource kit fee
$175
Per quarter
Coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Application fee
$50 One-time fee
Application fee
$50
One-time fee
Tuition and program length are unique to you
Your total tuition and program length depend on a variety of factors:
The cost scenarios below are examples based on general program pricing and 2022–23 Capella tuition rates, and assume the average number of transfer credits a student brings into the program. Pacing information is current as of January 1, 2022. These rates are the same nationwide and may change depending on factors affecting program length and price.
To discuss whether the specialization you’re interested in has additional factors that may affect program cost and length, contact a Capella enrollment counselor.
Completes dissertation in 5 quartersComplete each milestone at the pace of the fastest 25% of students |
|
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Coursework: $750/credit 14 quarters |
$51,975.00 |
Comprehensive Exam 1 quarter |
$2,250.00 |
Dissertation: $2,250/quarter 5 quarters |
$11,250.00 |
Subtotal
|
$65,475.00 |
Est. Scholarship Savings*
|
$-5,000.00 |
Est. Subtotal with Scholarship Savings*
|
$60,475.00 |
Resource kit fee: $175 14 quarters |
$2,450.00 |
Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Est. Total with Scholarship Savings* 20 quarters |
$62,975.00 |
Completes dissertation in 6 quartersComplete each milestone at the pace of the median 50% of students |
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Coursework: $750/credit 14 quarters |
$51,975.00 |
Comprehensive Exam 1 quarter |
$2,250.00 |
Dissertation: $2,250/quarter 6 quarters |
$13,500.00 |
Subtotal
|
$67,725.00 |
Est. Scholarship Savings*
|
$-5,000.00 |
Est. Subtotal with Scholarship Savings*
|
$62,725.00 |
Resource kit fee: $175 14 quarters |
$2,450.00 |
Application fee one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Est. Total with Scholarship Savings* 21 quarters |
$65,225.00 |
Completes dissertation in 9 quartersComplete each milestone at the pace of the slowest 75% of students |
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Coursework: $750/credit 14 quarters |
$51,975.00 |
Comprehensive Exam 1 quarter |
$2,250.00 |
Dissertation: $2,250/quarter 9 quarters |
$20,250.00 |
Subtotal
|
$74,475.00 |
Est. Scholarship Savings*
|
$-5,000.00 |
Est. Subtotal with Scholarship Savings*
|
$69,475.00 |
Resource kit fee: $175 14 quarters |
$2,450.00 |
Application fee one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Est. Total with Scholarship Savings* 24 quarters |
$71,975.00 |
*Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
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International Student Requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
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Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of doctoral students. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces that build on one another to help you earn your doctorate. You’ll have support from faculty, staff, and online resources along the way.
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to consider with a PhD in Nursing Education.
Related job titles to explore*
Employment settings to explore
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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