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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education Program

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (GCNE) prepares registered nurses to work in education roles in colleges, universities, and clinical settings. Students who complete the GCNE program and have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing will qualify to take the National League of Nursing (NLN) Certification for Nurse Educators.

Students must complete four 3-credit courses (12 total credit hours).

* Nursing courses offered online. 

Required courses:

Course NumberCourse Title
N621Teaching in Nursing
N641Curriculum Development and Evaluation Process in Nursing
N560Simulation in Healthcare
N698T*Teaching Practicum in Nursing (online and or in-person is acceptable)

*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.

After completion of the four required courses, students can apply for the certificate by completing the Certificate Eligibility Form and sending it to the graduate program office for signature and processing.

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Dorian Pariseau

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Email: dpariseau [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-6097

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