Certificate Programs
Teaching in NursingThe School of Nursing offers a Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Nursing. The certificate (17 credit hours) requires completion of prescribed courses, 75 clock hours in advanced clinical practice, and a 150 clock hours teaching practicum. The academic certificate is for students who hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, or who are currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program with the career goal of teaching in an academic setting.
Admissions Requirements and ProceduresAdmission to the certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Appropriate work experience also will be taken into account in making decisions about admission. Students will be required to submit an online application including references, a current resume or CV, proof of Indiana or Compact RN licensure, and official transcripts.
Minimum Overall GPAStudents will be required to receive a final overall grade point average of 3.0 or better to be awarded the certificate. The minimum grade accepted in any single course is B-.
Transfer CreditsIf students are able to document appropriate graduate coursework at another institution, they can request transfer of a maximum of 3 credits. The faculty members who oversee the program will review all course transfer requests. No undergraduate courses can be applied to the certificate program.
Maximum Time for CompletionMaximum time for program completion is four years from initial enrollment.
Required Courses for the Teaching in Nursing Certificate- T601 Advancing Nursing Education (4 cr.)
- T604 Curriculum in Nursing (3 cr.)
- T618 Evaluation in Nursing (3 cr.)
- T620 Computer Technologies for Nurse Educators (3 cr.)
- T680 Nursing Education Practicum (4 cr.)
Last updated April 2022
