Graduate Programs


Post Master's Nursing Education Certificate Program

Purpose

The purpose of the nursing education certificate program is to facilitate the education of master's prepared nurses for roles as nurse educators in an academic or clinical setting. Students will receive academic credit for all courses taken in the certificate program. A grade of B or better is required to receive course credit. The certificate requires 9 hours of course work as described below.

Course Requirements

NURS
600
Nurse Educator 3 hrs.
NURS
601
Curriculum Theory and Application 3 hrs.
NURS
602
Instructional and Evaluation Strategies 3 hrs.

These courses are currently offered at the Statesville and Boiling Springs sites during spring and summer semesters. Independent study (NURS 608) allows the student an opportunity to design and implement an educational program/project.

Admission Requirements
  1. Current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse.
  2. Official transcripts documenting completion of a master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
  3. Completed application to the Graduate School.

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Post Master's Nursing Education Certificate Program