Health Sciences
Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling Graduate Certificate
University of South Florida, United States
- Degree
- Postgraduate
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
A graduate certificate preparing nurses to teach in schools of nursing, nursing professional development departments and client education programs, and to assume beginning faculty or health care education positions. National certification is available through the National League for Nursing and the Association for Nursing Professional Development.
Faculty: College of Nursing | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 9 credit hours minimum (plus 4 practicum credits unless exempt) | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States
Nine didactic credits (Foundations of Nursing Education and Innovative Curriculum Development, Transformative Pedagogical Strategies, Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education) plus clinical and classroom/online teaching practicums (4 credits) unless the applicant qualifies for the experience exemption.
Graduates are prepared for beginning faculty positions and education positions in health care institutions and the community.
Graduate certificate applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate and meet USF graduate admission requirements, including the English proficiency minimums. Certificate application deadlines: Fall June 1, Spring October 15, Summer February 15. Applicants must hold a minimum of a master's or doctorate in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited university (completed before the certificate is awarded) and an active RN license or equivalent. USF D.N.P. and Ph.D. students are eligible. Coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment is verified.
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.
Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)
Duration: 9 credit hours minimum (plus 4 practicum credits unless exempt)
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Florida, United States
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