NURS 615 - Nursing Curriculum Design

(3 hours) Co-requisite:

The course introduces the student to the role of nurse educator and the process of curriculum development. Historical and philosophical foundations of nursing education as they pertain to curriculum design in nursing and healthcare settings are examined. Fundamental learning theories and principles of curriculum development and implementation in educational programs in nursing will be analyzed. Students will appraise curriculum development and instructional design in a chosen area of nursing education through guided individual and group projects.