5516 Curriculum Development (2)
This course is designed to facilitate curriculum development and evaluation for
the nurse educator functioning in a variety of settings such as academia, staff
development, and community education. The historical development of curriculum
will be discussed. Furthermore, several definitions of curriculum will be
identified and contrasted in relation to curriculum development and evaluation.
Development of classes, courses, and programs will be differentiated and
discussed in relation to the learner, regulatory bodies, and desired learning
outcomes. Core content will include: pedagogy and andragogy, components of
curriculum, steps of curriculum development, accrediting bodies appropriate to
the setting, and development of an evaluation plan. Prerequisites: Admission
to the Master of Science in Nursing program or permission of instructor.