Master in Nursing Education (Master's)

At SUNY Polytechnic Institute, tuition is Tuition for the MS Nursing Education program is $650 per credit hour for New York State residents and $850 per credit hour for non-residents..

Students complete a 160-hour internship providing direct experience as a nurse educator in academic or staff development settings. The program focuses on applying theory, research, health policy, and legal issues to real-world teaching roles. Coursework prepares graduates for faculty and leadership positions in nursing education programs and institutional training departments. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through structured educational experiences.

Focus areas include Nurse Educator, Academic Faculty, Staff Development, Health Policy, Grant Proposal Writing, Legal and Regulatory Issues.

The program requires 36 credit hours distributed across coursework, a culminating internship, and academic research. The internship provides 160 hours of supervised experience in a nurse educator role.

Graduates work as nurse educators in academic institutions, staff development departments, and nursing program leadership roles.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a resume, and a personal statement. A current nursing license is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online only, available full-time or part-time with flexible scheduling. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Science, engineering, and technology are central to SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s academic identity, alongside programs in business, healthcare, and liberal arts. Students can take part in research connected to current issues, including a summer undergraduate research program and work on New York’s real-world challenges. SUNY Poly researchers have also published a two-decade review and joined a $19.9 million National Science Foundation initiative. The institute’s news includes student showcases focused on innovation and ethics, as well as research into trust in the physician-patient relationship.

Utica, New York, provides the setting for a campus community that includes the Campus Center, where renovations are underway. Student life includes Wildcat Homecoming Weekend and professional development programming such as the POLY LEAD for Women series. Scholarships and grants support students, including an endowed scholarship established by Ronald and Patricia Sarner and a Health Forward Foundation grant. SUNY Poly has also received the Carnegie Opportunity designation, connected with expanding educational opportunity. The institute is marking its 60th anniversary with a gala supporting its work. International applicants can request detailed information, brochures, and forms by mail, then complete and submit an application. Academic choices span technical and scientific subjects as well as business, healthcare, and liberal arts, allowing students to compare study options across several areas before beginning the application process.