Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education

Whether working in the academic setting to prepare the next generation of nurses, or serving in a clinical role to share the latest advances of the profession, nurse educators are an essential part of the health care landscape.

PA College offers a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education for nurses who hold already hold an MSN. The program provides cutting-edge educational theory in clinical and adult learning, including curriculum design, teaching strategies and assessment. The program also includes a 120-hour applied practice experience in the academic setting, which can take place right on PA College’s campus.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, as well as a current RN license in the state where their clinical practice will occur. Preferred applicants will have a 3.0 graduate GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Curriculum

The program can be completed in about a year over three or four semesters, depending on when the student begins the program and what courses are available in each semester. Courses can be taken in any order, with the exception of NUR 632, which must be taken last. The curriculum also includes a doctoral-level course, offering a stepping stone to a terminal degree, should a student decide to pursue a doctorate.