Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (GCNE) prepares registered nurses to work in education roles in colleges, universities and clinical settings.

The online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (GCNE) prepares registered nurses to work in education roles in colleges, universities and clinical settings.

Why choose the UMass Amherst Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education?

The UMass Amherst College of Nursing offers the benefits and resources of a large, prestigious research university as well as expertise in online education. The Nursing faculty includes renowned professors whose widely published research puts them at the forefront of their fields and enriches the quality of their teaching.

Program Description

The GCNE consists of a flexible 4-course (12 credit) program of study focused on knowledge and skills required to teach nursing. All courses are offered online. The curriculum includes:

Required Courses:

  • NUR 641 Curriculum Development, Evaluation, and Processes in Nursing
  • NUR 642 Teaching in Nursing
  • NUR 560 Simulation in Healthcare
  • NUR 698T Teaching Practicum in Nursing

Teaching Practicum:

NUR 698T Teaching Practicum in Nursing
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.

Admission Process

Students who are already matriculated in a University Graduate Program only need to complete the College of Nursing internal application for admission to the certificate program.  Please review our website for informtaion on how to apply: umass.edu/nursing/academics/nursing-education-graduate-certificate

Contact

Contact Lynn Yovina, lyovina@umass.edu