Master in Nursing Education (Master's)

Mount Mercy University’s campus sits at 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Students can pursue traditional undergraduate study on campus while taking part in athletics and campus events. The university connects its present direction with its history and focuses its message on students’ futures.

Academic options span undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, and online study. Undergraduate students can choose traditional on-campus programs or accelerated online courses. Graduate offerings include flexible and convenient master’s and doctoral programs designed for working adults. Online options include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, providing an alternative for students who need the convenience of remote study. MMU Plus allows students to get a head start on a master’s degree, while the Catherine McAuley Scholarship can cover tuition.

International students should consider which study format best fits their goals. On-campus undergraduate programs provide a campus-based route, while online and accelerated options offer added flexibility. Graduate and doctoral programs may suit working adults. Mount Mercy also has an active athletics program and welcomes students interested in competing as Mustangs. The university has announced its intent to combine with St. Ambrose University, a development expected to bring additional academic and extracurricular opportunities for students and the region.

This programme prepares nurses for advanced practice roles in health advocacy, nurse administration, or nursing education. Students develop expertise in leadership, policy, and clinical practice through a structured curriculum. The programme emphasizes real-world application through a professional practicum project. It is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their careers in specialized nursing fields.

Focus areas include Health Advocacy, Nurse Administration, Nurse Education.

The programme requires 36 credit hours and is structured around one course taken at a time in 5-week blocks. It includes core courses, emphasis-specific courses, and a professional practicum project.

Graduates enter roles as nurse educators, health advocates, or nurse administrators in academic, clinical, or healthcare management settings.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Applicants must submit official transcripts, a resume, and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online (on-demand), full-time or part-time, with a typical duration of 16-17 months for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.