Master in Nursing Education (Master's)

Wheeling University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral study, with academic opportunities supported by a stated commitment to student success. Its Doctor of Physical Therapy students have partnered with United Way to assist local agencies. The university also points prospective students toward its majors, campus life, and athletics. Recent enrollment increases have included all three study levels, and renovated classrooms in the Acker Science Center welcomed students for the 2026-27 academic year.

Service is part of the student experience. New students take part in Make a Difference Day, completing projects on campus and with nonprofit organizations around Wheeling. The annual event introduces students to the university's mission of life, leadership, and service with and among others. Faculty and staff also participate in community service. Wheeling University is located at 316 Washington Avenue in Wheeling, West Virginia. Prospective international students can explore the campus through a self-guided tour prepared by university staff and tour guides, alongside the option of guided tours. Campus life and athletics provide additional ways to become part of the Wheeling University family.

The MSN programme is offered online with flexible scheduling to support working registered nurses. It includes three tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Education. Students complete core courses and specialized coursework within their chosen track, with clinical or practicum requirements fulfilled in their local community.

Focus areas include Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education.

The Nursing Education track requires 24 credits, including core courses, clinical core courses, and nursing education-specific courses. A 3-credit practicum with 168 hours is required, along with a 3-credit capstone seminar.

Graduates enter roles as nursing educators in academic, clinical, or healthcare training settings.

Applicants must hold a BSN from an accredited program, have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, be a licensed registered nurse, and complete undergraduate courses in statistics and research. Official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a background check are required.

The programme totals about 24 credit hours. Online, part-time, with clinical or practicum hours completed locally. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.