Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education prepares registered nurses to work in education roles in colleges, universities and clinical settings.
Students in our Clinical Nurse Leader (MS-CNL), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD programs may elect to complete the GCNE in addition to the requirements of their programs. The program is also available to nurses and nursing faculty who are not enrolled in one of our other programs and who wish to develop and enhance their teaching skills.
Students who complete the GCNE program and have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing will qualify to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certification for Nurse Educators.
Why choose the UMass Amherst Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education?
The UMass Amherst College of Nursing offers the benefits and resources of a large, prestigious research university as well as expertise in online education.
The Nursing faculty includes renowned professors whose widely published research puts them at the forefront of their fields and enriches the quality of their teaching.
Program Description
The GCNE consists of a flexible 5-course (15 credit) program of study focused on knowledge and skills required to teach nursing. All Nursing courses are offered online.
The curriculum includes:
- Two required core nursing courses
- Two electives in Education
- A capstone teaching practicum
Required courses:
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Course
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Course TItle
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NUR 642
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Teaching in Nursing
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NUR 697T
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Curriculum Devt and Eval Process in Nursing
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Two electives in Education:
Some possible electives offered by the College of Education are:
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Course
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Course TItle
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EDUC 593A
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S-Teaching & Learning in Tech -- online summer
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| EDUC 601A |
Foundations of Higher Educ -- online summer
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| EDUC 723 |
Organizing Higher Education -- online spring/summer
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| EDUC 621 |
Managing Higher Education -- online fall
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| EDUC 690A |
Community College Foundations -- online fall
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| EDUC 690L |
Creativity, Tech, and Learning -- online fall
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EDUC 692K
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Foundations and Theories of Learning
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EDUC 691E
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Social Issues in Education
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EDUC 615G
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Integrating Tech with Instruction
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| EDUC 615K |
Community College Leadership
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EDUC 615T
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College Impact on Students
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| EDUC 674 |
Leading Higher Education
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Teaching Practicum:
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Course
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Course Title
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Nur 698T
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Teaching Practicum in Nursing
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This final culminating practicum course provides the framework, mentorship, and coaching for graduate students to develop skills in teaching in the classroom, in clinical settings, and in an online environment.
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Application Process
Click here to complete the online application for the Nursing Education Certificate. There is rolling admission for this program, so you may start in any semester.
Cost per credit: $750 plus a $47 registration fee per semester.
If you have a specific question about this program, please complete the information request form or contact:
Cynthia Mendoza
026 Skinner Hall
Tel: 413.577.2322
Email: cmendoza@nursing.umass.edu
The College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
