Summer 2022 - What's new at SEU

WHAT’S NEW AT SEU INNOVATIVE GRADUATE DEGREES

In the fall of 2022, the university is set to launch two new graduate degree programs: the Doctor of Missiology (DMiss) and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Housed within the Hoskins School of Mission, the DMiss was developed by the SEU Global Ministry Network in direct collaboration with OneHope. The program is designed to enhance the practice of missiological, strategic and educational leadership for national, multinational and global leaders who work in faith-based, missional contexts. With a total requirement of 30 credit hours, the DMiss is intended to be completed in three years through an online learning format.

The program will include a face-toface intensive course offered twice per year, and will be supplemented by pre/ post coursework, as well as a doctoral research project addressing both the nature and practice of missiology.

“In alignment with SEU’s mission, the Doctor of Missiology is the next step for missional leaders to innovate the design and development of programs that foster their constituencies’ divine design to serve Christ and the world through Spirit-empowered life, learning and leadership,” emphasized Dr. Mike Cuckler, who serves as the program director and also holds the degree.

Similar to the DMiss, the MSN will be delivered in a fully online classroom. The program was designed specifically with working nurses in mind, as they require flexibility and easy accessibility to further their education. With two concentration tracks available, the program will give individuals the opportunity to enhance their professional practice in nursing education or nursing administration.

The Nursing Education track will prepare nurses to teach in either an academic or healthcare setting by providing expertise in teaching strategies and curriculum design. The Nursing Administration track is designed to provide current and aspiring nurse managers and clinical nurse leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to guide daily operations in a wide range of healthcare settings.

Both tracks require 32 hours of coursework and at least 140 practicum hours.

Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences DR. AIMEE FRANKLIN ’07 remarked, “We are so excited to offer the Master of Science in Nursing degree, as it will deepen students’ knowledge of nursing while also opening doors for graduates to pursue new opportunities and advance in their nursing careers.”