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About This Nursing Education Certificate Program
Prepare to support the critical need for nurse educators by earning your graduate certificate in Nursing Education online from American Public University (APU).
This 18-credit nursing education certificate program focuses on curriculum design, assessment, and teaching and learning practices. It is intended for master’s-level nursing professionals who wish to teach at community colleges or universities or become a clinical nurse educator. Study in the program concludes with an on-site practicum in nursing education.
If you already hold an MSN in another specialty area, this graduate certificate is designed to assist in meeting eligibility criteria to seek professional certification as a Certified Nurse Educator or Certified Clinical Nurse Educator.
NOTE: This program has specific admission requirements and is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington state. Completion of this program does not award any professional certifications.
What You Will Do
This graduate certificate in nursing education program provides students with the opportunity to develop essential skills to help with preparation for an academic or clinical nurse educator role. As a student, you will:
- Learn to apply program objectives to the role of a nursing faculty member in healthcare and academic settings
- Create effective educational and curricular materials for various audiences, meeting all relevant standards for quality care
- Evaluate teaching strategies and methods for their effectiveness within the context of healthcare and higher education
Program at a Glance
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 4794
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/24 - 06/28/24 | 07/01/24 - 08/25/24 | Summer 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5011
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/24 - 06/28/24 | 07/01/24 - 08/25/24 | Summer 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4843
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/24 - 06/28/24 | 07/01/24 - 08/25/24 | Summer 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4797
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/24 - 06/28/24 | 07/01/24 - 08/25/24 | Summer 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4798
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/24 - 06/28/24 | 07/01/24 - 08/25/24 | Summer 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5012
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/24 - 06/28/24 | 07/01/24 - 10/20/24 | Summer 2024 Session A | 16 Week session |
| 03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 12/22/24 | Summer 2024 Session C | 16 Week session |
Admission Requirements
In order to be eligible for this post-master's certificate, the following documentation is required and must be provided prior to course registration:
- Official transcripts showing a conferred Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program or a BSN degree in nursing and master’s degree in a closely related field
- Current and active unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the Master of Science degree
- Current resume/CV
- Signed statement of understanding (SOU)
NOTE: This program has specific admission requirements and is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington state. Completion of this program does not award any professional certifications.
Materials Cost
Most courses in this program use Open Educational Resources (OER). These teaching, learning, and research materials are made available to you at no cost, meaning there are minimal book costs associated with earning this certificate. There will be a one-time fee for the Typhon student practicum tracking software. This fee will be paid directly to the Typhon group. Technology fee: $85 per master's-level course.
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