University of Southern Maine

Certificate of Graduate Study in Nursing Education

This 9 credit Certificate Program will prepare students to teach in entry and master's level nursing programs in both didactic and clinical courses and engage in other professional roles such as professional staff development.

Three required courses (3 credits each) for this Certificate provide a foundation in theories of nursing education, external factors that influence nursing education, curricular models, teaching methodologies and strategies, and critical analysis of theories of learning and teaching. All courses will be offered as on-line courses. The third course may have a low-residency requirement as it entails a clinical practicum with supervision by faculty and an identified preceptor for either a didactic and/or clinical experiential component.

Curriculum:

NUR 636: Foundations of Nursing Education
NUR 637: Methods of Education in Nursing
NUR 638: Education Practicum and Seminar

For more information on this certificate of graduate study and associated courses, go to the CONHP area of the USM Graduate Catalog

Application Process:

General Admission Policies & Process

Application forms can also be obtained from:
Office of Graduate Studies & Research
University of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth Street
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
Phone: (207) 780-4386

For questions or comments, please contact us.

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Last updated - 07-10-08