Online Nurse Education in Academic and Practice Settings Graduate Certificate

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

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they've earned a minimum of a master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

1. Graduate admission application and application fee.
2. Official transcripts.
3. Goal statement.
4. Resume.
5. Two professional letters of recommendation.
6. Proof of English proficiency.

• An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
• Licensure requirements – An RN licensure is not required for admission to the nurse education in academic and practice settings certificate program. However, admitted students who are a registered nurse must hold a current unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student plans to do clinical practicums to remain in the program.
• Health and safety requirements – Students recommended for admission must meet health and safety requirements by established deadlines, including a passing disposition on a background clearance, satisfactory completion of a substance screen and other requirements, as a condition of admission.