Leadership and Education (M.S.N.)
Program Highlights
- Dual-Track Expertise
- Flexible for Working RNs
- Accelerated Pathway
- Affordable
Earn Your Nursing Master's in Leadership and Education Online
Take a Big Step Forward in Your Nursing Career
Advanced education is now a requirement for nurses wanting to progress in their careers. Whether you’re called to prepare the next wave of nurses in the classroom - or lead high-performing teams in a clinical setting - Seton Hill’s dual-focus M.S.N. in Leadership and Education will provide you with the skills, credentials and confidence you need to keep moving FORWARD.
Why Choose Seton Hill’s M.S.N. in Leadership and Education?
Dual-Focus Degree
Why limit yourself? Gain mastery in both instructional design and organizational leadership.
Flexible Timeline
Complete your M.S.N. in in as little as 2 years, or take longer if that suits your schedule better.
Convenient Courses
Asynchronous online courses allow you to learn on your own schedule, and still follow the course timeline. (With online support always available.)
Designed by Nurses for Nurses
We know what your days look like. We designed this degree to help you move forward without wearing you down.
Expert Faculty
The M.S.N. faculty at Seton Hill has substantial nursing experience in addition to academic and professional credentials.
You Can Afford It
Cost per credit is only $1,015. Plus, Seton Hill offers financial assistance, tuition discount programs, payment plans and more.
Your Nursing Career
Seton Hill’s M.S.N. in Leadership & Education prepares you for advanced roles in the field, including:
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Educator
- Director of Nursing
- Clinical Educator
- Academic Faculty
Course and Program Details
Course Format: Online
Required Clinical Hours: 525 (Clinical hours can often be completed as your current workplace, or at an eligible site that best suits your career goals.)
Time Commitment: As little as 2 years - or you can take it slower if that works better for you.
Course Schedules: Courses are offered in 3 sessions each year: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
Career-Relevant Course Topics:
- Nursing Informatics for Health Care Quality & Systems Based Practice
- Nursing Theory & Research for Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration in Person-Centered Care & Systems-Based Practice
- Educational Strategies for Change in Nursing & Healthcare
- Evidence-Based Practice and Outcomes Evaluation
- Economics & Fiscal Management for Systems Change in Population Health
- Leveraging Technology and Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Patient Outcomes
- Ethics and Health Policy in Patient Advocacy
- Leadership Through Education: Advanced Practice Immersion
Admission Requirements and Process
Admission Requirements
To apply to the M.S.N. in Leadership and Education, you must:
- Complete the graduate study application form. (Apply online now for free!)
- Have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Have a current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the United States. (Licensure must be maintained throughout enrollment in the program.)
- Provide official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.
- Provide a professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Provide a personal statement addressing professional goals, readiness for graduate study, and interest in nursing leadership and education.
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Provide 2 letters of recommendation written by appropriate professionals.
- Participate in an online interview with program faculty.
Relevant clinical, leadership, educational, or administrative nursing experience is strongly preferred and considered in admission decisions.
Any information or materials that cannot be submitted through our online application or an official online service can be provided to us via email at gadmit@setonhill.edu.
Admission Process
Admission decisions are made by the Program Director and/or designated graduate nursing faculty. Selection is based on a comprehensive review of:
- Academic performance and trends.
- Professional nursing experience and leadership potential.
- Evidence of critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and communication skills.
- Alignment with the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Seton Hill University and the Master’s Program in Nursing Leadership and Education.
Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Because we want to keep you moving forward, this program has rolling admissions. Once completed, your application and materials will be reviewed, and your interview will be scheduled, in a timely manner.
Faculty
Tara Phillips
MSN, RN
Carrie Slagle
Assistant Professor
