Online Nurse Education in Academic and Practice Settings Graduate Certificate

Deepen your nursing knowledge with Arizona State University’s graduate certificate in nurse education in academic and practice settings. Throughout your studies, you’ll cover curriculum creation, course design and program evaluation. This certificate equips you with the skills needed to teach nursing in academic or practice settings.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 01/13/2025


Total classes:

Total classes: 5

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5-15

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 15

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Prepare for a career educating the nurses of tomorrow

This certificate is ideal for experienced health care professionals. As a student, you’ll receive training on how to educate future nurses in academia or for nursing staff development.

This certificate is a nondegree, 15-credit-hour program of study offered to full- or part-time students. The selected courses for study complements the master’s and doctorate degrees in nursing and advanced nursing practice. If you’re enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Nursing Practice program, you can take the certificate courses as electives.

Additionally, this certificate’s curriculum is the foundation for the Master of Science in nursing with a concentration in nursing education degree, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Are you interested in learning more about this program and other graduate nursing programs offered by the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation? Register now for an upcoming live, virtual information session.

What you’ll learn in this nursing education certificate program

This nursing education certificate eases the transition into education and positions you as stronger candidates for future jobs. You’ll take courses on curriculum development and teaching strategies in academic and practice settings. You’ll also learn about the design and delivery of mediated instruction and how to produce and evaluate programs.

As a nurse education certificate student, you’ll need to complete a teaching practicum arranged in your state. During this practicum, you’ll work with a mentor with qualifying credentials in nurse education. This practicum provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge of curriculum, evaluation and teaching principles in academic and/or practice settings.

Will my certificate say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Nursing education courses

In this nursing education certificate, you’ll take a range of courses to prepare you to teach in academic and practice settings. You’ll learn how to design educational programs, evaluate program standards and apply learning principles in a specialized area of interest.


What can I do with a certificate in nurse education?

This nursing education certificate prepares you to teach in various academic and practice settings. Whether you’re educating college students or training nursing staff, you’ll graduate with the skills and tools to be an effective educator. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Learn to teach nursing from professionals in the field

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned and award-winning faculty members. Our faculty’s accomplishments include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Fulbright Senior Scholar.
  • National faculty nursing awards.
  • Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
  • Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.

Learn to teach nursing from professionals in the field

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned and award-winning faculty members. Our faculty’s accomplishments include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Fulbright Senior Scholar.
  • National faculty nursing awards.
  • Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
  • Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.

How to apply

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

Preparing the nursing and health leaders of tomorrow

ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a world-class education to students across various health disciplines. We distinguish ourselves by delivering excellent programs and challenging courses led by high-quality instructors.

26+


undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs online.

334


faculty members.

$59 million+


in research expenditures.

7,000+


students.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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