NURS-54300 Curriculum Development and Evaluation

This course facilitates a comprehensive exploration of the principles of nursing curriculum development and evaluation in both academic and clinical settings. Current issues related to the nursing education programs are emphasized. Students engage in analysis and comparison of a broad spectrum of nursing education programs and the governing organizations that provide structure to curriculum design. Critical review of nursing education mission and philosophy statements, program outcomes, and course paradigms provide a framework for groups to design a sample academic nursing curriculum and continuing education activity. The importance of faculty development as a core process of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation is examined. This course provides a foundation for the Nurse Educator skills necessary in the Role Transition (NURS 54700) and Scholarly Practicum (NURS 59700) courses.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

NURS 54000