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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (GCNE) Plan of Study

The GCNE consists of a flexible 4-course (12 credit) program of study focused on knowledge and skills required to teach nursing.  All nursing courses are offered online. 

After completion of the four required courses, students can apply for the certificate by completing the Certificate Eligibility Form and sending it to the EMCON Graduate Program and Credentialing Assistant (contact below) for signature and processing.

TermCourseCredits
Spring 2024N560 Simulation in Healthcare3 cr.
Summer 2024N641 Curriculum Development3 cr.
Spring 2025N698T Teaching Practicum3 cr.
Fall 2025Teaching Practicum in Nursing (online and or in-person is acceptable) 3 cr.
   
TOTAL CREDITS 12 cr.

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Dorian Pariseau

Dorian Pariseau

Graduate Program and Credentialing Assistant
Email: dpariseau [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-6097

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