Nursing Education
Master of Science (MS) Degree
Educate the next generation of exceptional nurses!
Our flexible master’s program in Nursing Education prepares you for a career as faculty in pre-licensure and baccalaureate programs, as a staff development coordinator, or as an in-service and community educator. It also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies. Requiring only 36 credits, our high-quality, workforce-ready curriculum allows you to work while in school and graduate in 3 semesters, if attending full-time!
If you love nursing and have a desire to teach others, this program is for you! Your core courses will cover topics in leadership, policy, global health, technology, scholarly inquiry and an elective of your choice. Specialty courses focus in-depth on how to gain the skills you need to function effectively as a nurse educator in different settings. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge during two educator-focused practicum courses.
The State University of New York, College of Technology at Delhi wishes to announce
that it will host a site visit by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN) for the following nursing programs: You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the
nursing programs in person at a meeting scheduled for 2:30-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 14, 2026, in Room 218 of Sanford Hall, located at 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi,
New York. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to the ACEN via
email at public-comments@acenursing.org or mailed to: Attn: Accreditation Services All written comments should be received by the ACEN by September 29, 2026. PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA 30326
The Delhi Difference
- We are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- This program is registered by the New York State Education Department.
- Study full time or part time with manageable 7-week sessions.
- Earn your degree in just 36 credits – one of the lowest among similar programs – with start dates in both fall and spring.
- Take advantage of our affordable public tuition.
- Our practicum coordinators will assist you in finding a practicum location in your community or location of choice.
- Enjoy our extensive online support services that include enrollment counseling, academic advisement, tutoring, library resources, tech support, and career services.
- Join our Chi Tau Chapter-at-Large Sigma (Theta Tau) chapter of the International Honor Society of Nursing.
- You’ll be eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing certification exam for nurse educators.
- Graduate into an in-demand field! There is a critical shortage of nurse educators. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing instructors can expect a median annual income of over $83,000.
Student Feedback
- I learned so much, not just about human resource management in healthcare, but also about leadership and how to navigate complex situations with confidence. You made the material engaging and relevant
- It is clear that you genuinely care about our learning, and that makes all the difference. I loved the way you made me feel seen and supported. Your passion for teaching and dedication to helping us succeed really stood out, and I feel grateful to have had you as my professor.
- Your unwavering commitment to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment has inspired me to become the best nurse educator I can be. Your enthusiasm and passion for teaching have ignited a similar fire within me, fueling my desire to make a difference in the lives of future nurses.
- Completing this Master's program has been a transformative experience, and I will carry with me the invaluable lessons, knowledge, and inspiration you have imparted. I am confident that the skills and insights gained under your tutelage will serve as a solid foundation for my future endeavors as a nurse educator.
I am so appreciative of the nursing professors at Delhi who taught us how to navigate technology. By being comfortable with the use of video mediums, we have been able to teach our staff how to conduct tele-medicine appointments and reduce their stress and resistance to accepting this new way of treating our patients. I am forever grateful.
Whitney Hyde ’19
What Can You Do With This Degree?
- Professor or faculty in pre-licensure or baccalaureate-level nursing programs
- Staff development coordinator
- Community educator
- Clinical nurse educator
Alumni Highlights
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Kimberley Clark '26- Nursing Professional Development Nurse Educator, St Lawrence Health & Adjunct Nursing Professor, Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing, Potsdam, NY
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Tori Gushea ’26 - Clinical Practice Facilitator, Kienzle Family Maternity Center, Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY
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I am so appreciative of the nursing professors at SUNY Delhi and the learning platforms they incorporated throughout the nursing education program. Their guidance and support helped me develop the confidence and skills needed to educate and mentor staff effectively. I am forever grateful for their dedication and influence on my professional growth.
Application Requirements
Ideal applicants have:
- Graduated from an ACEN, CCNE, or other recognized accredited baccalaureate nursing program
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Unencumbered license to practice as an RN
- Descriptive Statistics course with a grade of C or better
- GRE scores not required for admission
Deadline to apply:
- three weeks prior to start of term
If you would like to speak with a representative, please contact us at gradstudies@delhi.edu or call 607-746-4519
SUNY Delhi's MS in Nursing Education program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is located at 655 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; phone: 202-887-6791.
Effective February 12, 2025, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation
by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on
February 12, 2027.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000