Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Nursing Education

The Nurse Educator Certificate 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 Education with a Clinical Nurse Specialist option.  

Year 1 - Fall Credits

• NUR 585 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3 cr.)

Year 1- Winter

• EDU 596 Program Planning & Evaluation (3 cr.)

Year 2 - Fall

• EDU 597 Curriculum and Instruction in Adult Education (3 cr.) 

Year 2 - Winter

• NUR 586 Instructional Methods (3 cr.)
• NUR 596 Teaching Practicum (2 cr.)

TOTAL 14 CREDITS

Admission Criteria

1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing or another field

2. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75

3. A minimum of 2000 hours as a registered nurse

4. A license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Michigan
   

5. One letters of professional recommendation with someone in supervisory capacity

6. An autobiographical statement of personal goals and objectives

7. An interview with graduate faculty