Nursing Education
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Program Contact Information
Website: nursing.utah.edu
Nursing Building, Rm 2200
Phone: 801-581-3414
Email: info@nurs.utah.edu, or gradstudentinfo@nurs.utah.edu
Program Description
Program Description
The Nursing Education Graduate Certificate prepares students to shape the future of healthcare through best practices in teaching, curriculum design, and educational leadership. Grounded in National League for Nursing (NLN) core competencies, the curriculum equips students to facilitate active learning, evaluate learning outcomes, and foster clinical reasoning. Specialty coursework and immersive residency experiences prepare graduates for impactful roles in academic, clinical, and health system environments.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and meet one of the following criteria:
Matriculated Graduate Students: Currently enrolled in a graduate nursing degree program (MS, DNP, or PhD).
Non-Matriculated Applicants: Hold a graduate degree in nursing (MS, MSN, DNP, or PhD) from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0.
Admissions Requirements
Application Deadline: ongoing admission
University Application: Complete the University of Utah Graduate Admissions Application and submit official transcripts from all attended institutions.
Department Application: Contact the Nursing Education Specialty Track Director and Program Manager to begin courses.
Review: Graduate nursing student or nonmatriculated graduate nurses are welcome to enroll in certificate courses.
Academic Performance & Progression Requirements
Students are expected to meet all academic requirements established by the program and individual courses. Faculty evaluate student performance using assignments, examinations, clinical evaluations, participation, scholarly work, and other methods identified in course materials and program requirements. Graduate students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and are required to repeat any course with a grade lower than B (3.0).
Program Admissions Requirements
Applications are due in January. To be eligible for the graduate certificate, students must have earned a graduate degree from a nationally accredited program and/or are in process of completing a graduate degree.
Submit a completed Nursing Education Certificate Admissions form (available at http://nursing.utah.edu)
Submit an official copy of all transcripts.
The Nurse Education Admissions Committee reviews applications and admits participants for the Fall semester.