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Texas A&M University, established in 1876, is a research-intensive flagship university and the first public institution of higher learning in Texas. The university is committed to providing a world-class education and creating innovative solutions through knowledge, research, and innovation. The university offers a wide range of academic and professional fields through its 16 colleges and schools. With over 130 undergraduate degrees and 250 graduate and professional degrees, students have ample options to pursue their dreams.
Texas A&M University Distance Education provides opportunities to earn degrees or certificates from a top-ranked university without the need to relocate. Choosing Texas A&M online means joining a supportive and dedicated community. Students pursuing Texas A&M University online degrees receive the same resources and access to courses as on-campus students, ensuring a high-quality education from an accredited institution.
As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Texas A&M celebrates its diverse student population, with at least 25 percent of undergraduate students identifying as Hispanic. The university aims to ensure accessibility and support for all students to learn, grow, and succeed in their chosen careers.
Accreditation & Licensing
Texas A & M University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Business
Texas A&M University offers an Online Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs to help you develop the requisite skills in the competitive field of international affairs and international relations. Enhance your resume with a credential that uniquely qualifies you to advance in your particular area of interest. You may tailor your studies with an emphasis in one of these areas: Diplomacy; Defense Policy and Military Affairs; Intelligence; or, Counterterrorism.
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management develops leaders for the nonprofit sector, contributes to understanding nonprofit organizations and their role in society, and supports the practice of effective management. Earn a credential from Texas A&M University that is focused on the requisite skills that can help you succeed in the nonprofit sector. Target your studies with an emphasis in Fundraising and Philanthropy; Fiscal and Performance Management; Leadership and Management; Health and Human Service Policy; and, International Nongovernmental Organizations.
The Executive Master of Public Service and Administration program prepares principled leaders who have the critical skills, knowledge, and expertise to excel and lead in the public service field, specifically in homeland security or nonprofit enterprises. The program is delivered online in order to serve full-time working executives and professionals.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
This online law degree will take your career as a tax professional to the next level, ensuring you are better able to advise multinational clients on business and investment. The unique, multidisciplinary program will also prepare you for a career within a tax (risk management) department. Focusing on the needs of multinational corporations, large firms, and governments, this online law degree features a risk-management-focused approach. It examines tax data management and risk analysis based on the results of in-depth industry research.
By earning this accounting degree online, you can study when and where you want using an asynchronous, engaging online platform. Study on your own schedule while benefiting from small classes that ensure personal attention.
Gain a greater understanding of the legal aspects of financial risk with this online law degree. It provides the knowledge and skills needed for success in the real world of risk management. The curriculum digs deeper into financial institutions, anti-money laundering, and compliance. Develop analytical, cross-referencing, and deductive reasoning skills while studying specializations not covered in law school.
This online finance degree is for those with J.D.s. It allows them to network with classmates and instructors from around the world without leaving home.
This online law degree is designed for lawyers who want to help wealthy clients manage their assets. The curriculum is a blend of traditional foundation courses with specialized courses designed to meet industry and career needs. Coursework covers the full range of wealth management including banking services, charitable giving, investment, tax, retirement, and estate planning, preparing students to handle the legal aspects of financial transactions, financial investments, and portfolio management.
By earning this finance degree online, you will be able to dive into the intricacies of wealth planning law without leaving home. Study under the supervision of industry leaders on your schedule while networking with classmates and instructors from all over the world.
Become a leader with a mastery of cybersecurity law and policy with this online law degree. Designed for non-lawyers who do not intend to practice law, this program prepares you to tackle cybersecurity legal complexities related to data privacy and compliance, policies, and regulations. The career-relevant curriculum combines current legal education with real-world skills, preparing students for global success. Gain a unique perspective on cybersecurity and management-related legal issues.
This online cyber security degree features the same up-to-date content as campus courses, but with greater flexibility. Build expertise and navigate various laws and regulations that impact cybersecurity without quitting your job. Earn a degree without commuting to campus.
Gain greater law knowledge with this online law degree. Designed for non-lawyers, this program will help you interact effectively with lawyers and the legal system. A solid understanding of the legal issues relevant to your current career is provided.
Create a personalized curriculum that is available 100% online. You will choose electives that match your interests and career goals in addition to completing core courses. There is a plethora of topic areas available to choose from, including:
- Cybersecurity Law and Policy
- Energy and Environmental Law
- Energy, Oil, and Gas Law
- Health Law, Policy, and Management
- HR & Employment Law, Policy & Management
Education
As a classroom teacher with at least five years of experience and a master’s degree, you can earn a terminal degree with the Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A & M. This online curriculum and instruction doctoral program follows a cohort model.
All students complete two internships in a new workplace environment. With a focus on educational leadership, students learn the foundations of developing and maintaining high quality learning environments. Besides taking foundational courses, your curriculum and instruction coursework covers such areas as:
- Educational leadership
- Seminars
- Research
- Record of study
You can gain proficiency in higher education teaching with the Graduate Certificate in College Teaching from Texas A & M. This online higher education graduate program provides the foundations to teach in your area of expertise.
While your master’s or doctoral degree imparted great competence in your chosen field, it doesn’t mean you have the skills to teach others. That’s where this higher education graduate program comes in. With minimal time and money, you can gain the credentials that show potential employers you have the complete package to join their faculty.
The online higher education graduate coursework offers electives in such areas as:
- The community college
- Advanced student development theory
- The college student
- Methods of teaching adults
You can become a leader in education with the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Education, Theory, & Practice from Texas A & M. This online teacher leadership graduate program prepares you to practice leadership in professional and civic organizations.
Through asynchronous delivery, your online teacher leadership graduate coursework provides an innovative education to meet the increasing demand for teacher leaders. Besides learning the foundations of leadership theory, you can select electives from such topics as:
- Youth leadership programs
- Learning organizations
- Leadership of volunteers
- Leadership of teams
As a teacher-practitioner in grades 6-12, you can expand your skills for engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with the Graduate Certificate in STEM education from Texas A & M. This online STEM education graduate program uses a cutting-edge online environment to enhance your learning.
Through the online STEM education program, you gain such skills as:
- Designing learning experiences of STEM pedagogy and content
- Elements of engineering design
- Research on cyber learning
- STEM-appropriate integrative approaches to learning
You can become a leader in bilingual and dual-language instruction with the Master of Education in Bilingual / ESL Education from Texas A & M. This online ESL master’s program prepares graduates for instructional leadership roles.
Through the online ESL graduate program, you delve into bilingualism and bi-literacy. Outcomes of this master’s program include:
- Increase success in bilingual education
- Deepen your knowledge of cross-cultural awareness
- Focus on teaching and learning skills
- Prepare educators for PreK-16
You can go beyond the basics with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A & M. This online curriculum and instruction master’s program advances your career with best practices to inspire students.
This online education graduate program provides choices in your curriculum. Students can opt for such plans as:
- Non-thesis with final exam
- Non-thesis, no final exam
- Capstone course with no final exam
You can transform lives with the Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A & M. This online education administration master’s program prepares you for leadership roles in public, private, and charter schools.
Through the online coursework, you focus on best practices and imparting social justice for all students. Graduates find success as:
- Superintendents
- Principals
- University professors
As a non-thesis program, the education administration graduate program follows a cohort model beginning each fall semester. The program integrates theory and research to solve complex problems within administration.
With no residency requirement and no final exam, the Master of Education in Educational Psychology from Texas A & M just might be your ticket as a busy professional. This online educational psychology master’s program offers specialization programs such as:
- Creativity and cognition
- Developmental sciences
- Research, measurement, and statistics
- School counseling
This online program appeals to those pursuing careers in human development, education, or applied educational research. Offered through the Department of Educational Psychology, this degree seeks candidates who will advance societal and educational improvements.
You can become a technology leader or instructional designer with the Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from Texas A & M. This online instructional design master’s program does not require a thesis.
Offered through the Department of Educational Psychology, this program emphasizes technology to design and create effective instruction for a range of audiences. You will develop strong foundations in such subjects as:
- Instructional design
- Learning theory
- Innovative educational practices using technology
If the thought of writing a thesis has kept you from earning a master’s degree, rejoice! The Master of Education in Special Education from Texas A & M does not require a thesis.
While candidates can apply without a teaching certificate, teaching or clinical experience for those with disabilities carries a lot of weight. The online gifted and special education graduate program appeals to those with strong backgrounds in such areas as:
- Education
- Behavior
- Disability
You can gain expertise in bilingual education with the Master of Science in Bilingual / ESL Education from Texas A & M. This online ESL master’s program focuses on the educational needs of dual and bilingual language learners.
Teachers, curriculum developers, and researchers appreciate the in-depth knowledge to strengthen their credentials. Areas of focus include:
- Bilingualism
- Bi-literacy
- Cross-cultural awareness
You can earn the title of professional mathematician with the Master of Science in Mathematics from Texas A & M. This online STEAM education master’s program prepares you to work in industry, business, or education.
Besides delving into a spectrum of mathematics topics, your online STEAM education coursework provides a breadth of instruction and a depth of knowledge in your chosen area of specialization. Furthermore, the traditional track offers excellent preparation for those working toward a PhD. Other tracks include such areas as:
- Math teaching
- Computational math
- Industrial math
- Math biology
You can have it your way with the Master of Science in Special Education from Texas A & M. This online gifted and special education master’s program lets you choose between a thesis or non-thesis option.
Applicants without a teaching certificate should have clinical or teaching experience working with special needs individuals. Furthermore, a background in specific areas is desirable. These areas include:
- Education
- Behavior
- Disability
Engineering
The online Graduate Certificate in Energy program creates the next generation of leaders in energy by targeting both students and professionals who want to learn about the high-impact and interdisciplinary facets of energy research. The curriculum exposes students to important energy challenges and opportunities along with advances in theory, methods, technologies, and applications delivered by energy leaders through a module-based structure. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analytical methods and multi-scale systems-based approaches as students study a range of topics from energy technologies to multi-scale energy systems engineering methods, energy economics, law, security, policy, and societal impact.
Gain a solid understanding of the policy and technical aspects behind nuclear security, safeguards, and nonproliferation as you earn this nuclear engineering online degree. Graduates are qualified for positions in the federal government, national laboratories, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
This curriculum is multidisciplinary. Courses are drawn from engineering, government, and public service. Students are able to choose courses from a selected group. Course choices will likely include:
- Nuclear Security System Design
- Radiation Detection and Nuclear Materials Measurement
- Nuclear Nonproliferation and Arms Control
- Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Nuclear Material Safeguards
- Nuclear Terrorism Threat Assessment and Analysis
Take your career and knowledge to the next level with this online aerospace engineering degree. This program is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in aerospace engineering or equivalent fields. The curriculum is geared toward industry or to support a second, non-engineering degree. Complete courses outside of the major as well as formal coursework within the aerospace engineering field. No thesis is required.
Prepare for a managerial position in biological and agricultural engineering with an online engineering degree. This program promotes professional development, problem-solving, and creativity. Choose from such specializations as:
- Food engineering
- Bioprocess engineering
- Biomaterials science
- Machine and energy systems
- Systems analysis
All students in this online agriculture degree are required to complete an internship and a professional paper. However, no thesis is required.
Do you have a degree in computer engineering or a related field and want to take your degree to the next level? If so, this terminal online computer engineering degree may be for you.
Complete courses in:
- Engineering
- Science
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Computer engineering
The majority of the curriculum comes from the electrical and computer engineering departments, but the curriculum remains flexible to meet the student’s interests, goals, and background.
No thesis, project, or final examination is required in this STEM program.
Almost every technology that we enjoy today is thanks, at least in part, to electrical engineering. Learn to design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of sophisticated electrical and electronic systems as you earn this online electrical engineering degree.
This program is designed for students with degrees in electrical engineering or related fields who are looking to continue their educations and careers in the field. The majority of the courses are electrical and engineering. However, this is a diverse field that embraces many specialty areas. These include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Augmented and Virtual Reality
- Computer Systems and Architecture
- Digital VLSI Design and Test
- Electronic Design Automation
Research is a key part of this program.
This online industrial engineering degree is designed for those who want to enhance their competitiveness in the job market. It can also be used as a stepping stone to a Ph.D. degree. The curriculum provides necessary structure along with flexibility, allowing a broad coverage of industrial and systems engineering fundamentals together with a wide choice in course selection. Select your own in-department and out-of-department elective courses as you complete coursework that is structured to cover basic knowledge sets, methods, and tools in industrial engineering. Graduate in 1.5 years.
Build on your Bachelor of Science degree with this online mechanical engineering degree that provides greater depth. Students develop their own plans of study and choose their own courses based on their interests and goals. Choose to specialize in a technical area of interest or take courses across several technical areas. All students learn to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; and communicate effectively. Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues and will recognize the need for lifelong learning and will have the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
This online mechanical engineering degree is the same as the on-campus option but with greater flexibility. No thesis is required.
This online engineering degree is designed to prepare high-quality, well-rounded petroleum engineers. Prepare to enter managerial and technical positions in the industry. The curriculum is practice oriented with courses in engineering or scientific disciplines. Business and management practices are emphasized while core courses represent major areas of study in the industry.
There is an on-campus option and an online engineering degree. The only difference between the two is where exams, projects, and other class assignments are given.
Unlike an MBA degree or a traditional MS in Engineering, this online engineering management degree is designed especially for technical working professionals. Develop your leadership skills and business knowledge.
The curriculum blends industry-critical skills in managing people, projects, and profitability for engineering and technical professionals, providing the business background needed to excel. The program concentrates on best practices rather than research and emphasizes the technical and engineering context of business topics. Courses in this part-time program cover such business topics as:
- Leadership
- Project management
- Data-driven decision making
- New product development
Designed for working professionals, the Master of Industrial Distribution from Texas A & M University follows a cohort model starting in the fall. The industrial engineering master’s degree program imparts such skills as:
- Global thinking
- Integration of trends
- Strategic planning
- Expertise in this field
Through the online industrial engineering graduate program, students take two courses each semester with a one-week residency each year on campus. Classes follow an asynchronous format, and all students complete a capstone project.
You can take the lead in the future of energy with the Master of Science in Energy from Texas A & M University. This online general engineering master’s degree program only takes ten months.
Through the online general engineering graduate program, students can opt for a thesis or non-thesis track. Your studies follow a quantitative analytical approach as well as multi-scale systems. Students can choose such themes from elective choices as:
- Energy digitization
- Resilient and sustainable energy
- Energy policy and management
You can have it your way with the Master of Science in Safety Engineering from Texas A & M University. This online general engineering master’s degree program offers a choice of tracks to align with your career goals:
- Applied research (thesis)
- Directed studies (project-based)
- Course-based program (additional electives)
Through the online general engineering graduate program, students gain the knowledge and skills for leadership roles within safety engineering. You can earn such certifications as process safety engineering, risk engineering, or reliability engineering as part of your online studies.
Healthcare
Enhance healthcare careers without committing to an entire master’s degree with these online healthcare degrees. Become an effective leader in healthcare professions education after completing a curriculum that provides the background and skills needed to be an excellent teacher in the healthcare field. Graduates are leaders who teach and/or do scholar research with other professionals.
With this online healthcare degree students complete a guided teaching practicum. This allows you to apply educational theory in the real world. Expand your knowledge of teaching and curriculum development in a program that can serve as a steppingstone to the master’s degree with credits able to be applied to the advanced degree in the future.
Advance your knowledge with this online public health degree. This interdisciplinary degree prepares students to improve health service delivery to mothers, children, and families.
Courses focus on the foundations of Maternal and Child Health, covering such topics as:
- Title V
- Health disparities
- Life-course approach and general knowledge
- Common public health concerns
A wide variety of electives are available to round out your graduate certificate, covering everything from reproductive and perinatal epidemiology to the impact of policy on women’s health. Choose from elective courses in either the School of Education and Human Development or the School of Government and Public Service.
Advance your career with this online Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree. Examine the trends, patterns, and causes related to disease in populations. Students learn how to solve real problems with a better understanding of:
- Determinants of health
- Applied methods
- Epidemiology of diseases
- Policy and ethics
- Interventions
Become a global leader in public health after completing an integrated, cross-disciplinary curriculum. Gain practical skills and become a competent user and interpreter of population-based health information. Graduates are able to identify patterns and determinants of health outcomes and diseases in populations and know how to apply fundamental epidemiologic methods to public health practice, policy, and research.
Enhance healthcare careers with these online healthcare degrees. Become an effective leader in healthcare professions education after completing a curriculum that provides the background and skills needed to be an excellent teacher in the healthcare field. Graduates are leaders who teach and/or do scholarly research with other professionals.
Choose either a thesis or non-thesis option. The thesis option focuses on research development, exploring research related to education and healthcare. The non-thesis option features an educational healthcare project that provides current professionals the opportunity to leverage current projects or initiatives they are completing.
You can become a successful leader in healthcare professions education with the Master of Science in Education for Health Care Professionals from Texas A & M. This online general healthcare master’s program provides the knowledge and skills to excel as teachers in this field.
Candidates may opt for either a thesis or a non-thesis degree. The non-thesis option includes a culminating educational project.
Designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in academia, this online general healthcare graduate program appeals to those seeking educational leadership positions. This includes those currently working as:
- Professors
- Clinicians
- Healthcare professionals
The curriculum of these online healthcare degrees is based on the Responsibilities and Competencies for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) developed by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). Learn about the literature of health education and develop the skills needed to read and apply research relevant to health education in a program that prepares students for professional leadership in the field. You will interact with an accomplished group of professional health educators while studying knowledge based on core responsibilities and competencies.
Choose either a thesis or non-thesis program. The thesis program is designed for practicing health educators and is research-oriented. The non-thesis program requires a professional internship.
An emphasis on teacher certification is available for those interested in careers in education or in education-related environments.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) exam.
Math & Science
This online agriculture degree takes students beyond the master’s degree in either plant breeding or a related agriculture field. The curriculum is comprised of a variety of courses in such areas as:
- Molecular and environmental plant sciences
- Statistics
- Plant pathology
- Entomology
- Agricultural economics
Courses vary depending on the student’s career goals and situations. Each student completes a dissertation on original research. Complete this research at a location of your choice.
You can advance your ability to work with youth in agriculture with the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Pedagogy in Agriculture from Texas A & M. This online agriculture graduate program provides effective training for those in such roles as:
- Teachers
- Advisors
- Coaches
- Coordinators
The online agriculture graduate program provides flexibility for working professionals. All students complete a capstone experience tailored to align with their career goals.
You can learn to develop sophisticated eLearning training programs and courses in agriculture with the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture eLearning Development from Texas A & M. This online instructional design graduate program provides advanced foundations of such subjects as:
- Learning theory
- Adult education
- Instructional design
- Computer programming for online course delivery
All students complete a capstone experience to showcase their expertise and skills. Options for projects include course design of a training program, creation of a web page, and development of online courses.
The online Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics program is designed for those who use statistics in their professions and want to enhance their career development. The curriculum is a combination of core courses and courses specifically for those interested in applied statistics. Courses include:
- Sampling
- Multivariate Analysis
- Bayesian Methods
- Spatial Statistics
- Categorical Data Analysis
The online Graduate Certificate in Military Land Sustainability program is a flexible, job training certification in natural resource management and military sustainability. This unique program offers an understanding of the interrelationships among ecology, economics, policy, and culture as factors that influence natural resource conservation and management on military lands. The program is comprised of coursework in three thematic areas of emphasis:
- Land management
- Policy analysis and development
- Cultural competencies and conflict management
The online Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Science in Food System program prepares students to meet the challenges of the 21st century food and feed supply chain. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to interpret U.S. and international regulatory guidelines and standards, assess the impact of existing and emerging regulations on business operations, establish practical strategies for compliance and reporting, lead regulatory reviews, and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Graduates are prepared to apply a science-based approach to risk management and be a part of risk management teams; interpret and implement laws, regulations, and standards that govern the development, manufacturing, and distribution of food and drugs; develop and implement laboratory quality systems; and establish practical strategies for compliance and reporting.
Prepare for a leadership role in education or other agriculture and life sciences fields. This online agriculture degree is designed for those interested in such fields as agricultural leadership, instructional design, or rural community development. The curriculum varies considerably and is generally unique for each student. However, regardless of the course, emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving skills.
All students complete courses that will likely be:
- Principles of Adult Education
- History and Philosophy of Agricultural Education
- Methods of Technological Change
- Frontiers in Research
You can gain expertise in earth sciences with the Master of Geoscience from Texas A & M University. This online geography master’s degree program offers two areas of concentration—Petroleum Data Management and Geographic Information Science and Technology.
Through the online geography graduate program, students can focus on their course materials as no thesis is required. Besides a capstone project, the online courses cover such topics as:
- Petroleum geology
- GIS in land management
- Data management for geosciences
- Experimental design and analysis in oceanography
You can gain expertise in conservation with the Master of Natural Resource Development from Texas A & M University. This online environmental science master’s degree program offers a choice of emphasis:
- Applied research
- Management
- Policy
Through the online environmental science graduate program, students grasp the interrelationships of policy, ecology, and human aspects. The development of critical thinking and other professional skills helps graduates land fulfilling roles in conservation work.
You can merge management and agriculture with the Master of Science in Agricultural Systems Management from Texas A & M University. This online agriculture master’s degree program provides an applied practical education. Students do not need to engage in research or write a thesis.
Through the online agriculture graduate program, students participate in a professional internship. Besides learning about science and technology, students develop such skills as:
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Professional development
You can contribute to alleviating hunger and poverty with the Master of Science in Plant Breeding from Texas A & M University. This online agriculture master’s degree program works toward increasing the production of food, fiber, and fuel.
Students can opt for a thesis or a non-thesis track, depending on their career goals. The non-thesis track requires an internship for experiential learning. The online agriculture graduate program covers such studies as:
- Statistics
- entomology
- Plant pathology
- Agricultural economics
The online Master of Science in Statistics from Texas A & M University closely follows an on-campus schedule for those who need such structure to complete their studies. Students of this online mathematics master’s degree program benefit from such parameters as:
- Streaming live classroom sessions or viewing the recording later
- Online discussion board and class notes
- Q&A weekly session
- Due dates for homework and exams
Through the online mathematics graduate program, students have seven years to complete their program of study. There are no residency requirements.
You can develop your management and problem-solving skills in natural resources with the Master of Wildlife Science from Texas A & M University. This online forestry master’s degree program emphasizes the practical application of science and technology and is not a research degree.
The non-thesis program benefits those with prior education in biology and natural resources. Through the online forestry graduate program, those working in natural resources gain insights into the interrelationships among such factors as:
- Policy
- Ecology
- Culture
- Economics
Nursing
Balance your career, family, and education with an online RN to BSN program from Texas A&M University. Students are able to complete practicum experiences at healthcare facilities within their own communities. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can be earned in as little as three to five semesters, and includes coursework such as:
- Nursing informatics
- Evidence-based practice
- Health promotion across the lifespan
- Leadership and management
- Pathophysiology and pharmacology
The online Graduate Certificate in Forensic Health Care is designed for registered nurses who want to gain additional skills in working with individuals involved in crimes and other traumatic events. Forensic nurses use their skills to treat patients with care and compassion while recognizing, collecting, and documenting forensic evidence that may be used in civil or criminal court cases.
This online nursing program consists of four core courses and two student-chosen electives. The core curriculum covers topics including the foundations of forensic health care, clinical implications and applications of victimology, the impact of violence across the lifespan, and forensic investigation of injury.
Students can choose electives from among topics such as:
- Forensic sexual assault examination
- Clinical pharmacology implications for victims
- Human trafficking
- Forensic photography
- Policy and ethics with interpersonal violence
- Forensic mental health
The online MSN focusing on Forensic Nursing prepares students to care for victims and perpetrators of traumatic events and criminal acts. This specialized nursing track gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize, collect, and document forensic evidence for use in civil or criminal legal cases.
This online nursing degree also includes components of on-campus clinical intensives and practicum experiences in the student’s local area. Students learn skills in advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology along with topics focused on their chosen degree track.
Forensic Nursing courses examine subject areas including:
- Clinical implications and applications of victimology
- Impact of violence across the lifespan
- Forensic investigation of injury
- Human trafficking
- Forensic mental health
Texas A&M University offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program with a specialization in Nursing Education. This track prepares nurses for educator roles in a variety of patient care settings and in academic institutions.
The program can be completed primarily online, allowing students to balance their education with work, family, and other responsibilities. Online coursework is complimented with on-campus intensives and precepted clinical experiences within their local area. Graduates of the Master of Nursing Education online program are eligible to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator Examination from the National League for Nursing.
Courses examine topics including:
- Curriculum foundations
- Educational assessment and evaluation
- Teaching and learning theory
- Prevention and population health
- Advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology