Program Contact: Carolyn Bradley, 203-582-7975
The nursing education certificate program consists of 12-13 credits of role specialty courses taught online including: Educational Theory and Principles, Curriculum and Program Design, Teaching Methods in Academia and Practice, and Evaluation Methods. For students without MSN level direct care hours, an additional 1 credit will be required in the Advanced Nursing Practice clinical course.
Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 510 | Educational Theory and Principles | 3 |
| NUR 511 | Curriculum and Program Design | 3 |
| NUR 512 | Teaching Methods in Academia and Practice | 3 |
| NUR 513 | Evaluation Methods | 3 |
| NUR 505 | Advanced Nursing Practice (if needed) | 0-1 |
| Total Credits | 12-13 | |
Admission Requirements
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Earned BSN and MSN with 3.0 GPA
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Unencumbered and unrestricted RN license
Applicants should submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
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Official transcripts from all schools previously attended.
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Official recent results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants.
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CV or resume.
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Copy of unencumbered and unrestricted RN license.
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Personal Statement (see application).
Applications for part-time study are accepted on a rolling basis. Final deadlines are generally two weeks prior to the start of classes. Applications are evaluated once all materials are received by Quinnipiac. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible for their desired semester. Class sizes are limited.
All accepted students are required to complete a background check and urine drug screen following acceptance and before the start of classes. Acceptances are conditional until satisfactory completion of both.
Clinical Requirements for Online Students
This online program is available to students from within and outside of the State of Connecticut. The School of Nursing will identify clinical placements for all in-state students; those living in other states will be required to identify potential practicum sites well in advance so that the School of Nursing can establish necessary clinical affiliation agreements.
Students from states outside of Connecticut that do not allow students to complete clinical rotations (e.g., New York) will be notified that they will not be able to complete the program’s clinical requirements in their home state.