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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 15
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $637.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $1681.00
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Degree Overview
In the IU Online Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Nursing, you’ll learn how to become a nurse educator who can help develop the next generation of nurses. Nationally recognized faculty will teach you how to design evidence-based nursing curriculum; develop innovative, effective teaching strategies; evaluate student learning; and leverage best practices in the field of nursing education.
As a student in the program, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- B.S.N. or M.S.N. from a CNEA, CCNE, or ACEN-accredited school of nursing
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- Active, unencumbered U.S. RN license
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Three professional references
- Screenshot of your RN license
- Five short essay questions
Application Deadlines
Fall semester: July 15
Spring semester: December 1
Summer semester: April 1
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Nursing prepares you to launch a career as a nurse educator in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Community colleges
- Universities
- Hospitals
- Community health agencies
- Private industry
- Privately supported educational institutions
By successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Nursing, nurses holding an M.S.N. in another specialty will be eligible for the Certified Nurse Educator credential from the National League for Nursing.
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Nursing, you must complete a minimum of 17 credit hours, including 75 hours of supervised advanced clinical practice and 150 hours of supervised teaching practicum.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Teaching in nursing core courses (13 credit hours)
- Nursing education practicum (4 credit hours)
Core
| NURS-T 601 | Advanced Nursing Education | 4 Credits |
| NURS-T 604 | Curriculum in Nursing | 3 Credits |
| NURS-T 618 | Evaluation in Nursing | 3 Credits |
| NURS-T 620 | Computer Technologies for Nurse Educators | 3 Credits |
| NURS-T 680 | Nursing Education Practicum | 4 Credits |
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