Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
Online Program

Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
Academic Program Coordinator

Janice Hayes
janice.hayes@unco.edu
(970) 351-1690

Required Courses—13 Credit Hours

• NURS 630 Teaching Strategies in Nursing (3)
• NURS 660 Nursing Education Seminar (4)
• NURS 695 Advanced Academic Nursing Roles (3)
• Nursing Elective (3)

At least two of the courses above are offered each Fall and Spring semester. For more details about the course of study and to establish the best course of study for your progress through the certificate, contact the Academic Program Coordinator.

Students must complete the coursework with a grade of "B" or better.

Admission Requirements

Acceptance into the certificate program requires that you meet minimum requirements for admission to the UNC Graduate School, with a GPA of 3.0 or better in your most recent 60 semester hours of college work.

Candidates must possess the baccalaureate degree in nursing and be currently licensed as a registered nurse.

Master's prepared nurses and matriculated master’s in nursing or doctoral students from other academic institutions may apply for admission.

Eligibility by State

UNC has secured approval from almost every state, as required by new federal regulations, so that students are eligible to apply to online programs at UNC. However we are unable to accept applications at this time for our online programs from students residing in a few select states because their requirements, particularly application fees, for such approval are prohibitive. Please verify your Eligibility by State before applying.

Note: All international students residing outside of the United States are eligible to apply to our online programs. Students attending online while residing outside of the United States do not need student visas for admission.

Tuition

This program is offered through the UNC Office of Extended Studies, which means a flat per-credit tuition rate for all students in the program. There are no student fees. Certain courses may carry specific course fees for additional services and materials.

Tuition rates are set each academic year (which begin each Fall semester). The tuition rate for the 2012-13 school year for this program is $500 per credit hour.

Financial Aid

Scholarships for School of Nursing Students
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Federal Financial Aid
Certificate, endorsement-only and principal licensure program students (non-degree seeking) aren’t eligible for aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Details about the federal aid program are available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Your program coordinator may be aware of your eligibility for any discipline or campus-based aid if available.

Extended Studies students may contact Aimee Rogers in Financial Aid for more specific help at (970) 351-2502 or visit UNC Financial Aid website.

Students can also find information in the Guide to Federal Student Aid at studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

The Nursing Education Graduate Certificate program accepts applications throughout the year, and you can begin the program at the start of any academic Fall or Spring semester. It is recommended that you apply at least 60 days before the start of the semester for which you desire admission, but you can contact the Academic Program Coordinator to confirm upcoming deadlines.

To begin the application process, you will submit the free online application to the School of Nursing (see below). You will then also apply to the UNC Graduate School. Once you apply to the UNC Graduate School and your application packet is complete, admission to this program is a two-stage process. Your application will be reviewed by the graduate school then sent to the faculty/program for an admission decision. A completed application typically takes four to six weeks to process.

Take the Next Step—Begin the Application Process

Apply Now to the School of Nursing

Then Apply to the Graduate School