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Graduate Certificate Nursing Education at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education prepares nurses to work as nurse educators in academic settings. Students add teaching knowledge and skills to their existing master's preparation in the clinical setting. The non-degree certificate is offered 100% online.

Faculty: College of Education and Health Professions  |  Department: Eleanor Mann School of Nursing  |  Intake: Spring, summer or fall entry  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes NURS 50733, NURS 50833 and NURS 50933 in nursing education curriculum, assessment and instructional design, finishing with the NURS 53433 Specialty Development I teaching practicum. Master's-prepared students may use previous coursework and clinical practice experience as credit toward the practicum requirement.

Career pathways

Nurse educator roles in academic nursing programs at all levels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Intended for nurses who already hold master's preparation in the clinical setting.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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