Graduate Catalog | 2015-2016 Previous Edition
Nurse Educator, Graduate Certificate
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**This is a Distance Education program.**
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is designed to prepare nurses who have a BSN or MSN to become educational leaders in academic and clinical settings. This certificate consists of four courses, for a total of twelve semester hours and can be completed within one calendar year. The Graduate Certificate provides students with the coursework needed to enhance the student’s professional teaching skills.
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Admission Requirements
- A BSN or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from a nationally accredited program
- Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse
- An essay (statement of purpose) in application packet that includes a description of a selected area of specialization in nursing practice. It is expected that the student will develop a portfolio demonstrating expertise in a specialization during this program of study.
- Three letters of professional recommendation
- GRE or MAT is not required for certificate program
Certificate Requirements (12 credit hours)
Additional Certificate Requirements
- A total of 180 hours of supervised teaching experience, individually arranged, is required
- Access to computer within minimum requirements for online courses. Current minimum computer hardware specifications are listed by Distance Education online at distanceed.uncc.edu.
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