Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education ONLINE
Prepare for healthcare teaching roles in a variety of settings in as few as 8 months.
Program Overview
A closer look at our graduate certificate in nursing education
Ready to teach? You can complete this Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education in as few as eight months and prepare to move into instructional roles. This online program combines curriculum development with innovative teaching methods and gives you the ability to successfully teach in community, hospital, clinical or classroom settings.
In this graduate certificate nursing program, you will learn about the educational theories, principles and practices that support assessment, measurement and evaluation in nursing education, as well as the practical development of a portfolio and goal setting. Coursework also includes developing the nurse educator role at the advanced practice level, curriculum development and learning to create successful learning environments according to individual needs.
You will learn from experienced, committed faculty–in fact, the academic coach is a master’s-prepared practicing nurse. Coursework for this affordable RN to MSN program is aligned with the core competencies set by the National League for Nursing (NLN). No GRE is required for this certificate.
In this online nursing education certificate program, you will:
- Apply leadership strategies to contribute to the ongoing development of the profession of nursing and nursing education
- Apply theories of education and related sciences to the development and evaluation of nursing and healthcare curricula
- Design curriculum based on sound educational principles, theory and research
- Facilitate learning of individuals and groups using theories of education, nursing, testing and evaluation
- Apply strategies that recognize multicultural factors in teaching and learning
- Integrate technology into curriculum
- Analyze trends in healthcare and nursing education and their impact on the profession of nursing, nursing education and the delivery of patient care
- Apply leadership strategies to contribute to the ongoing development of the profession of nursing and nursing education
- Apply theories of education and related sciences to the development and evaluation of nursing and healthcare curricula
- Design curriculum based on sound educational principles, theory and research
- Facilitate learning of individuals and groups using theories of education, nursing, testing and evaluation
- Apply strategies that recognize multicultural factors in teaching and learning
- Integrate technology into curriculum
- Analyze trends in healthcare and nursing education and their impact on the profession of nursing, nursing education and the delivery of patient care
Also available:
Northeastern State University offers a variety of nursing programs online. Check out our other nursing online programs.
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Tuition and Fees
Our programs are extremely affordable
Tuition for the Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education online is priced with the working student in mind. For convenience, you can pay by the course. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify.
Tuition breakdown:
Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education Online Program Tuition and Fees
| In-State Per Credit Hour | In-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $370.40* | $4,444.80* |
| Out-of-State Per Credit Hour | Out-of-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $371.40* | $4,456.80* |
*Tuition for the Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education online is $4,444.80 in-state and $4,456.80 out-of-state. Tuition includes required fees and is current as of Fall 2021. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Undergraduate Application Fee (per application): $25
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Start when you're ready
With six start dates throughout the year, you can start your program when it’s right for you. Peruse the NSU schedule below for deadlines.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Course Start | App Deadline | Doc Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Course End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/6/23 | 2/27/23 | 2/27/23 | 3/1/23 | 3/6/23 | 4/28/23 |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 5/1/23 | 5/1/23 | 5/3/23 | 5/8/23 | 6/22/23 |
| Summer 2 | 6/26/23 | 6/19/23 | 6/19/23 | 6/21/23 | 6/26/23 | 8/10/23 |
| Fall 1 | 8/14/23 | 8/7/23 | 8/7/23 | 8/9/23 | 8/14/23 | 9/29/23 |
| Fall 2 | 10/9/23 | 10/2/23 | 10/2/23 | 10/4/23 | 10/9/23 | 12/1/23 |
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Admissions
Requirements for this online graduate certificate in nursing education
Applicants to the Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education must have:
Admission Requirements:
- A current, unencumbered RN license
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NEA, or CCNE) and regionally accredited college or university
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA in undergraduate coursework or 3.0 GPA in nursing coursework
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NEA, or CCNE)
- Completion of an approved statistics and nursing research course with grades of “C” or better
- A current, unencumbered RN license
- Formal admission to Northeastern State University and the Graduate College by submitting an application and official transcripts to the Graduate College
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework attempted or a 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale in the nursing major of the bachelor’s degree
To participate in this online program, students must be a resident of NC-SARA state.
Courses
Take a look at the curriculum in the online nursing education certificate at NSU
Students in the Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education online program at Northeastern State University must complete a total of 12 credit hours.
