The graduate certificate in nursing education is offered to nurses who seek to advance their competencies in education. Candidates for this certificate program are prepared with a baccalaureate or master’s degree in nursing.
Nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a certificate may apply the certificate credits toward a MSN degree if they matriculate within two years of completion of the certificate.
Curriculum
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The graduate certificate in nursing education is 12 academic credits (4 courses) selected from the following 3 credit courses:
*If choosing the 1 credit courses, all three courses need to be completed to earn 3 credits.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 6400 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| NUR 6102 | Teaching and Evaluation Strategies | 3 |
| NUR 6202 | Curriculum Design, Program Planning, and Evaluation | 3 |
| NUR 6500 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |