Certificate in Nursing Education

Description

Certificate in Nursing Education

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

    1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing or another field.
    2. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
    3. A minimum of 2,000 hours as a registered nurse in the state of Michigan.
    4. Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended.
    5. One letter of professional recommendation from someone in a supervisory capacity.
    6. Current resume or professional CV.
    7. An autobiographical statement of personal goals and objectives.
    8. An interview with graduate faculty.
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    Requirements for Certificate in Nursing Education (14 credits)

    • NUR 5850 Curriculum Development (3 credits)
    • NUR 5790 Nursing Program Planning and Evaluation (3 credits)
    • NUR 5780 Nursing Curriculum and Instruction in Adult Education (3 credits)
    • NUR 5860 Instructional Methods (3 credits)
    • NUR 5960 Teaching Practicum (2 credits)

    Total: 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

    Saran Hollier
    Interim Associate Dean McAuley School of Nursing
    College of Health Professions, A254
    McNichols Campus
    Telephone: 313-993-2444
    Email: holliest@udmercy.edu

    Julie Bazydlo, Graduate Recruiter
    College of Health Professions, 121
    McNichols Campus
    Telephone:  313-993-1828
    Email: bazydlju@udmercy.edu

     

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