Advanced Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
As the health care workforce continues to grow, the demand for qualified educators to teach and develop the next generation of nurses will increase. The Sacred Heart University (SHU) College of Nursing Advanced Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education will compliment your clinical expertise with the latest theories and strategies in teaching and learning. Following this certification, you can explore career opportunities as a clinical instructor in nursing schools or as a staff development educator in a hospital or other health care organizations. Our program curriculum covers the basic understanding of the issues surrounding nursing education to the latest advances in curriculum design and evaluation.
Course Requirements
- All course work can be completed online which provides greater flexibility and less disruption to your personal and employment obligations.
- Courses are 8 weeks in length and are offered on an ongoing basis.
- 180 practicum hours with preceptor in conjunction with NU 619, NU 690, and NU 691 are required.
Admission Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or greater
- All official transcripts
- Unencumbered RN license in state of residence
- Criminal background check
- One nursing professional reference
- Application processing fee
- Application form
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
| NU 588 | Theoretical Basis of Teaching & Learning in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NU 589 | Curriculum Development & Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NU 619 | Principles of Patient & Staff Education | 3 |
| NU 690 | Nursing Education Role Practicum | 3 |
| NU 691 | Capstone: Nurse Educator | 3 |