| Program Title | Master of Science in Nursing/Midwifery Education |
| Award Title | Master’s Degree in Nursing/Midwifery Education |
| Duration | 2 ½ Academic Years fulltime. (Max 5 years unless student requests for extension and it is approved by the Program Coordinator and the Dean of the College |
| Location of study | `Stella Maris Polytechnic University, Mother Patern College of Health Sciences |
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing and Midwifery Education at the Mother Patern College of Health Science is a minimum of 2 ½ – year program with 39 theoretical credit hours in the classroom an additional 10 credit hours are awarded for the teaching practicum completed after all coursework. The students study educational theory and practice, as well as national and international trends in nursing and midwifery education. Students acquire evidence-based knowledge and develop skills to be able to apply learning theories in classroom and clinical educational settings that is culturally appropriate and responsive to national priorities. The graduates are expected to facilitate learning to enhance the development and socialization of future nurses and midwives. Graduates will be able to apply evidence-based teaching strategies, effectively use assessment and evaluation strategies, actively participate in curriculum design and program evaluation, function effectively as a leader, and engage in scholarly activities.
Aim
The overall aim of the MSNME program is to produce graduates who will be competent, caring and committed educators of high integrity prepared to be leaders who will advance the art and science of nursing and midwifery education and the development of the next generation of nurses and midwives.
Administration Requirements
• sit and pass an entrance exam and interview
• complete application form
• resume / curriculum vitae
• current nursing/midwifery license
• transcript from last school attended
• GPA must be 2.50 or above for MPCHS graduates and 3.00 for others applicants
• letter of recommendation from last school attended
• one current passport size photo
Financial Information
• one hundred (100) United State dollars per credit
• registration fees of $ 85.00 first semester, every other semester $75.00
Courses to be Completed
Year 1 Semester 1
| Code | Course Title | Cr/Hr | ||
| MSNM 501 | Effective Professional Communication | 3 | ||
| MSNM 503 | Issues and Trends in Nursing/Midwifery Education | 3 | ||
| MSNM 505 | Statistics for Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 9 | |||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr/Hr | ||
| MSNM 507 | Evidence-Based Nursing Research | 4 | ||
| MSNM 509 | Nursing Theory | 3 | ||
| MSNM 511 | Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacology | 3 | ||
| Total credit | 10 | |||
| Year 2 Semester 1 Code Course title Cr/Hr | ||||
| MSNM 513 | Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3 | ||
| MSNM 515 | Teaching Strategies | 3 | ||
| MSNM 519 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 | ||
| MSNM 521 | Ethics in Teaching | 2 | ||
| Total credits | 11 | |||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | ||||
| Code Course title | Cr/Hr | |||
| MSNM 523 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 | ||
| MSNM 525 | Leadership and Management | 3 | ||
| MSNM 527 | Curriculum Development and Design | 3 | ||
| Total credits | 9 | |||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | ||||
| Code | Course title | Cr/Hr | ||
| MSNM 529 | Practicum in Teaching | 10 | ||
| Total credit | 10 | |||
TOTAL CREDITS 49