Post-Master's Advance Certificate in Nursing Education
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing of the City University of New York offers an advanced certificate nursing education program for registered nurses who hold a master's degree in nursing from an accredited school. This 13 credit certificate program prepares nurses for beginning positions as educators in both academic settings and health care agencies. The courses are offered in four consecutive semesters during early evening hours and over the summer. A previous graduate course in nursing theory is the pre-requisite to the first course, Nursing 730.
Course of Study
Courses progress from the teaching-learning process to program development and culminate with actual education practice. The course on assessment covers educational measurement at the individual level. Instructional design covers characteristics of the development and accreditation criteria including an observational experience and program presentations. The Advanced Concepts course addresses breaking news in educational research and the use of technology to enhance education is stressed in all courses. The last course is a practicum in nursing education. Students are placed with experienced educators in community and senior colleges or departments of nursing education for 135 hours. They will be expected to develop objectives that meet their unique professional goals and work closely with a designated preceptor.
Requirements for Admission
In addition to the graduate admission requirements of Hunter College, applicants to the advanced certificate program must meet the following requirements:
Earned specialty master's degree in nursing from an accredited college with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
License and current registration to practice professional nursing in New York State.
Professional resume listing relevant educational and work experience.
Statement of purpose identifying why the applicant is interested in teaching and relevant clinical specialization experiences.
Tuition and Fees*
As a tax-supported institution, Hunter can keep fees relatively low.
Course Requirements
701
Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation Used in Nursing Education
3cr.
730
Instructional Design in Nursing Education
3cr.
752
Advanced Concepts in Nursing Education
3cr.
731
Practicum in Nursing Education
4cr.
NYS Residents
Out-Of-State
Residents
Per Credit
$270.00
$500.00
Semester Max.
$3,200.00
A non-refundable student fee of $7.85 is charged students every semester when they register for courses.
Scholarships and tuition assistance programs are available.
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*Subject to change.
