PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is designed to prepare nurses and other health care professionals to teach in professional health care education programs, health care agencies and the community. The certificate program can be completed entirely online. Program Objectives
- Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal and political issues
influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context.
- Collaborate with leaders in nursing and other disciplines to improve the
quality of professional nursing practice and the health care system.
- Develop and implement leadership, management and teaching strategies for the
improvement of health and health care.
- Develop practice models of
evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
- Influence health and public policy to improve health of communities.
- Participate in lifelong learning activities.
- Participate in
research and disseminate research findings through presentation and
publication.
- Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences,
humanities and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice.
- Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of health care using critical
thinking skills.
- Practice in an advanced nursing role.
Please note: This program may be completed online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees. See
http://ucf.edu/online for more information.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit www.international.ucf.edu. If you have questions, please consult International Affairs and Global Strategies at 407-823-2337.
UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.
CURRICULUM
The certificate program requires three courses, for a total of 9 credit hours.| Total Credit Hours Required: |
| 9
Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Master's Degree |
Optional courses cannot be
substituted for the required courses and do not count toward the
certificate.
Required Courses—9 Credit Hours
- NGR 6718 Evaluation in Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6791 Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6713 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
Optional Courses
Students may take as an optional
additional course:
- NGR 6715 Application of
Instructional Technology for Nursing Education (3 credit hours)
Application Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
Admission to the program is
competitive on a space-available basis. In addition to the general UCF
graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must
provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from
each college/university attended.
- MSN degree earned or
in progress from an accredited institution.
- Address
the following 3 items in a written essay. Total word count for all (not
each) answers should be 500 words or less, double spaced, 12 point Times New
Roman font, and 1 inch margins:
- Discuss the impact of
the graduate nursing education in your desired track on the evolution of your
professional role.
- Describe the path
you would take to ensure success in your graduate nursing education
.
- Identify one significant contemporary issue or
problem in US health care and explore how members of the nursing profession
can help address that issue or solve that problem.
- Curriculum Vitae which reflects prior education, recent
clinical accomplishments, any recent scholarly work (publications and
presentations), awards, additional certifications and activities with
professional organizations. For recent graduates this can include
accomplishments as a student.
Before
submitting your application, it is recommended that applicants call the
College of Nursing Graduate Office at 407-823-2744 to schedule an
appointment with an adviser to discuss your goals for graduate study. It
is advantageous to discuss the program before writing the required essay
because the essay must address your goals for post-master’s preparation
for nursing education.
Admission to the program is
competitive, based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past
performance, recommendations, FDLE/FBI finger printing and certified
background checks, and the match of UCF’s master's programs with career
goals. The College of Nursing accepts the most qualified students. Since
enrollment is limited, not all students who apply may be accepted, even if
minimum requirements are met.
Effective August 2017, the College of Nursing will be implementing a database, LEAP*RN (ProjectConcert) to manage information regarding student course work and plans of study, clinical placements, and all evaluation data. This database will assist us in maintaining standards required for CCNE accreditation, facilitate student progression, and enhance clinical tracking. All students will be responsible for an annual subscription of $77.40 payable directly to ProjectConcert. Holds will be placed on registration and enrollment if the subscription cost is not paid. Further information will be disseminated early in the summer.
Application Deadlines
| Nursing Education Graduate Certificate |
*Fall Priority
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Domestic Applicants
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International Applicants
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International Transfer Applicants
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*Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date.
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