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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: 08/20/2026


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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Degree questions, answered

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Prepare for a career educating the nurses of tomorrow

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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:

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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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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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