Certificate in Nursing Education
Description
The Nurse Educator certificate program at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is a 14-credit program that provides qualified nurses with the opportunity to gain specialized training in areas such as curriculum development, instructional methods, program planning, and evaluation. Nurses that are interested in careers in nursing education or staff development, will benefit from the knowledge and skills they will gain from the program.
Nursing education courses, offered as part of the nursing education certificate, may be required for students who are funded by the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP). Student who have an interest in teaching can select nursing education courses as an additional elective or pursue the post-baccalaureate nursing education certificate.
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Admission Criteria
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing or another field.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours as a registered nurse in the state of Michigan.
- Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended.
- One letter of professional recommendation from someone in a supervisory capacity.
- Current resume or professional CV.
- An autobiographical statement of personal goals and objectives.
- An interview with graduate faculty.
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Requirements for Certificate in Nursing Education (14 credits)
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Master of Science in Nursing degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and post-graduate APRN certificates at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà McAuley School of Nursing are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Telephone: 202-887-6791.
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Program Contact Information
Janet M. Baiardi, PhD, FNP-BC
Interim Dean and Professor
College of Health Professions, 123
McNichols Campus
Telephone: 313-993-2444
Julie Bazydlo, Graduate Recruiter
College of Health Professions, 121
McNichols Campus
Telephone: 313-993-1828