Courses and Programs

Post-Masters Nurse Educator Certificate Program

Admission information for Post-Masters Nurse Educator Certificate Program

The Post-Masters Nurse Educator Certificate Program is a 12 credit hour graduate program for those who have a Masters degree in nursing in another specialization, but wish to gain knowledge and experience in the roles of a nurse educator. Students who start in the Spring semester may complete the certificate in as little as 2 semesters (Spring and Fall).

The certificate curriculum provides knowledge and skills needed to function in academic, community, patient, and staff development nurse educator roles. The curriculum includes five course, three online didactic courses that address teaching/learning theory and skills, knowledge of curriculum and program development and issues in higher education and two education practicums, which can be completed in the student’s local community. The practicums provide mentored teaching experiences as a clinical nursing instructor and in the areas or community, patient, or staff education.

The Curriculum:
NUR 680 Teaching/Learning Theory for Healthcare Educators, 3cr
NUR 681 Nursing Education Practicum I, 2cr*
NUR 682 Curriculum Design and Program Development, 3cr*
NUR 683 Nursing Education Practicum II, 2cr*
NUR 686 Issues in Higher Education, 2 cr

*See Graduate Catalog for prerequisites.

Please contact Dr. Rose Utley at (417) 836-6568 for more information.