Certificate in Nursing Education
Description
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Education
The certificate in Nurse Educator Program at the University of Detroit Mercy provides qualified nurses with the opportunity to learn the principles and practice of education for the preparation of individuals for nursing careers. The certificate program includes learning in the areas of curriculum development and evaluation, course design, teaching/learning methodologies, and assessment of student learning in classroom and clinical settings. Nurses considering teaching in a nursing education program will benefit from studying the art and science of education, which is designed to promote the ability of nurses to facilitate others in learning the art and science of nursing. Credits earned in this certificate program apply toward the full master’s degree in nursing.
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Admission Criteria
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing or another field.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
- A minimum of 2000 hours as a registered nurse.
- A license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- One letter of professional recommendation from someone in a supervisory capacity.
- An autobiographical statement of personal goals and objectives.
- An interview with graduate faculty.
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Certificate in Nursing Education
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Master of Science in Nursing degree and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Detroit Mercy, McAuley School of Nursing are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 887-6791.
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Program Contact Information
- Telephone: (313) 993-2481
- Fax: (313) 993-1271
- http://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/index.php