Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate

Post-Master’s Certificate for Nursing Education

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Help shape the future of nursing.

Worcester State University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education program responds to the rapidly growing need for professional nurses who have specialty education in teaching methods and curriculum. It is intended for nurses who hold a master’s degree or doctoral degree or are matriculated in a doctoral program. The courses emphasize teaching/learning principles, curriculum and instruction, and evaluation research in higher education. This 12-credit post-master’s certificate in nursing education provides M.S.-prepared nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the role of the nurse educator. Those who complete the certificate and experiential requirements are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for nurse educators.

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Explore sample courses in this program.
NU-908 Professional Role Development: Philosophical & Curricular Development in Nursing Education
This course provides the student with an overview of the role of the nurse educator and the philosophical, theoretical, legal, ethical, and professional foundations of nursing education. Content builds on philosophical traditions and influences, nursing theory, pedagogy, and andragogy. These foundations provide the basis for an examination of the development of conceptual frameworks, curricula, and the teaching-learning process.
3 credits
NU-942 Practicum in Teaching & Learning I
This course examines driving societal forces for technology integration in nursing education as well as a variety of teaching strategies utilized in today’s learning environment. The student is provided with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through a diverse practicum experience. Students complete a minimum of 60 hours. Using theories of education, students discuss and evaluate the use of teaching and learning strategies as well as quality improvement and patient safety in clinical practicum settings.
4 credits
NU-943 Practicum in Teaching & Learning II
This course builds upon the practicum experience of Practicum in Teaching & Learning I combining both didactic and clinical components. Students complete a minimum of 65 hours. The student is provided with the opportunity for continued implementation of the components of the educator role under the guidance of a preceptor in an educational setting.
4 credits

Admissions requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements, students interested in this program should contact the graduate school at 508-929-8127. The following items are required to apply to the certificate program:

  • Graduate application, including career essay, and fee
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Copy of current, unencumbered license to practice nursing

Required Courses

  • NU-908 Professional Role Development: Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education (3 credits)*
  • NU-942 Teaching and Learning in the Age of Technology (4 credits)*
  • NU-943 Practicum in Teaching and Learning (5 credits)*

Please note: Students are not able to transfer in courses to complete this certificate.

*Indicates that the course is delivered in the blended-learning format.

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