NUR 620 – Curriculum Theory & Practice is a graduate-level course in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the University of Alabama (UA). The course examines the principles and practices of curriculum theory and practice in nursing education. Students will learn about the different types of nursing curricula, the principles of effective curriculum development, and the strategies for implementing and evaluating nursing curricula.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of NUR 620 – Curriculum Theory & Practice, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts in curriculum theory and practice in nursing education
- Identify and analyze the different types of nursing curricula
- Apply the principles of effective curriculum development to nursing education
- Develop strategies for implementing and evaluating nursing curricula
- Conduct research on nursing curricula
Course Resources
- Textbook: Nursing Curriculum: A Comprehensive Guide to Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (4th Edition) by Jeanine N. Aubery
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Guest speakers
Prerequisites
NUR 620 requires the following prerequisites:
- Current RN license
- Enrollment in the MSN program
