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Graduate Certificate in Teaching Nursing
The graduate certificate in Teaching Nursing is fully online and is designed for nurses who are seeking to enhance their teaching/pedagogical skills, including those who are interested in an academic career in nursing education or a clinical educator in a hospital/healthcare setting. Students will learn how to design courses to meet specific learning outcomes and create assignments that are effective methods for course evaluation and assessment of student competencies.
At a Glance
Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Credits and Tuition Cost (2023-2024)
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Graduate Certificate in Teaching Nursing overview
What You'll Learn
1. Apply selected learning theories and teaching strategies in academic and clinical practice settings.
2. Understand and apply various teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum planning, design, and evaluation.
4. Utilize various technology platforms and software programs in the course design and teaching process.
5. Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of educators.
6. Design processes/assignments to evaluate student knowledge, skills and competencies.
Course Examples
- NUR 640 - Best Practices in Nursing Education: Art and Science of Teaching
- NUR 642 - Best Practices in Nursing Instruction: Curriculum Design and Outcome Evaluation
- NUR 641 - Best Practices in Clinical Teaching: Teaching Nursing Practicums
How to Apply
Application Requirements
Standard graduate application requirements apply.
- References (3) - Only an email address is required. Our system will ask them to upload their letter.
- Personal interview
- Current, active and unencumbered and unrestricted RN license,
- Goal statement
- Current vita/resume
Admissions Criteria
Standard graduate admission requirements apply.
To be admitted to the Certificate in Teaching Nursing program students must be post MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing, or currently be enrolled in an MSN, DNP, or PhD program in nursing.
Deadlines
Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Distance Learning
Licensure & Authorization
Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.
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Student Support
Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.
Why UK Online
Grad tuition cap
Flexible schedule
