May 18, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Nurse Educator Certificate


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Program Description

The School of Nursing offers a Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate for nurses who have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or concurrent enrollment in a MSN program, and wish to obtain knowledge and skills used to teach in academic and non-academic settings. The Certificate consists of four courses, totaling 12 credit hours and 48 practicum hours.

Application Process

  1. Submit an application to Nursing CAS with all required documentation, including transcripts, and references. The application fee does not guarantee acceptance into the desired program of your choosing.
  2. Submit evidence of graduation from a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, or concurrent enrollment, from a nationally accredited nursing graduate program, that includes, at a minimum, graduate courses in nursing theory and research.
  3. Submit proof of a cumulative GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale).

Retention & Persistence Requirements


Maintain a GPA of 3.00, with no more than one course with a grade of “C”, and no course with a grade of “D” or lower. Receive a “pass” in all clinical evaluations.

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