Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
https://www.montana.edu/academics/nursing-education/
The Certificate in Nursing Education program consists of four theory courses (total of 10 credits) that prepare students for careers in nursing education. These courses are delivered via distance and open to all current graduate nursing students seeking to augment their graduate nursing education for future roles as a nurse educator. The program is also available to interested BSN prepared Registered Nurses for personal enrichment or professional advancement.
Nursing educators work in a variety of settings, the most common being schools/colleges of nursing or larger health care agencies. If you are planning a career with an educational focus, or if you just want to expand your options for later in your career, these electives will get you started.
Students completing the Nursing Education Certificate program are eligible to sit for Certified Nurse Educator national certification exam through the National League of Nursing. National League of Nursing, CNE eligibility
Distance Delivered Format
All graduate courses are offered via distance delivery with video conference used to supplement content. Seeteaching methodsbelow for more information. Travel to Bozeman may be required for some coursework. Applications are limited to students from states: MT, UT, WY, ID, CO, or AK.
How to apply
All graduate nursing program applications are conducted through MSU's graduate application portal. Please create an account to initiate the application process.
The following elements are required for a complete application:
- Official transcripts from all institutions where you completed coursework, even if a degree was not conferred.
- Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for coursework completed at MSU-Bozeman
- Ordered transcripts can be sent directly to Graduate Program Manager graduatenursing@montana.edu or the Graduate School.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies based on educational theory.
- Articulate the elements for an effective academic or clinical curriculum.
- Employ evidence-based strategies to evaluate learner knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
| Year 1 | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| NRSG 503 - Curriculum Development* or NRSG 504 - Assmnt and Eval of Education | 3 | ||
| Year Total: | 3 | ||
| Year 2 | Credits | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| NRSG 501 - Tchg Concepts Nursing Educator | 2 | ||
| NRSG 502 - Effective Clinical Teaching | 2 | ||
| NRSG 503 - Curriculum Development* or NRSG 504 - Assmnt and Eval of Education | 3 | ||
| Year Total: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Program Credits: | 10 | ||
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NRSG 503 Curriculum Development is offered in even years and NRSG 504 Assmnt and Eval of Education is offered in odd years.
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NRSG 574 Teaching Practicum is a 1-4 variable credit elective clinical practicum offered during any semester. Prerequisite: NRSG 504 Assmnt and Eval of Education or the consent of instructor.