Prospective Students

Teaching Certificate Program

About the Program

The Teaching Certificate program provides academic preparation for a nursing education career in a variety of contexts. The courses introduce students to educational theory related to teaching methods, and student evaluation in the classroom, clinical, and online settings; curriculum design and evaluation; and issues in nursing education administration. The practicum course (90 contact hours) usually taken last in the sequence is individualized to students needs, interests, and teaching background providing students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the program.

Consider this program if you are a:

• Nurse Educator
• Staff Nurse Educator
• Community Health Educator
• School Nurse Educator
• Client/Patient Educator

The program consists of four courses (3 semester hours each) which can be completed in four semesters of part-time study. Courses are offered during the fall, spring, and summer terms are conducted online. Students enrolled in graduate study may take individual courses as electives.