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Page 38 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog
School of Nursing Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing
Admission Standards
Cedarville University invites applications to the Graduate
Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) from
candidates who are currently enrolled in or have completed a
graduate nursing degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise
approved university, who are able to present strong academic
records, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Each
candidate will be reviewed on an individual basis.
In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the
graduate admissions section of this catalog, students must meet
the following requirements:
• Have earned a B.S.N. undergraduate and graduate nursing
grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Official transcripts of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from
an accredited program.
• Official transcripts of a graduate degree in nursing from an
accredited program or current enrollment in an accredited
graduate nursing program.
• Evidence of computer proficiency or plan for learning
informatics skills.
• Evidence of current unrestricted licensure as a registered
nurse in the United States for clinical experience in the United
States.
• Recommendations from a church leader and professional
colleague.
Admission Process and Timeframe
Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the
Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions
are generally made by the leadership of the M.S.N. program within
two weeks after an admission application is completed. University
Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision.
Tuition Cost
Tuition cost for the Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health
Nursing (GPHN) courses for the 2016–17 academic year is $552
per semester credit.
Financial Aid
As a nondegree program, students enrolled in Cedarville’s
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) are
not eligible for federal or state aid. However, students may qualify
for personal loans to pay for this program.
If students are currently enrolled in a degree program at
Cedarville University, they may be eligible for federal and state aid
for the GPHN courses. For more information, contact Financial Aid.
Program Delivery
Cedarville University has designed the Graduate Certificate in
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) to be flexible and responsive
to student needs. Courses are offered fully online in seven-week
sessions during the fall and spring semesters.
Graduate Certificate
in Global Public
Health Nursing
Purpose Statement
The graduate certificate in Global Public Health Nursing
(GPHN) will uniquely position candidates to address trends in
contemporary nursing practice, domestically and globally. The
certificate program will allow students who are currently enrolled
in a graduate nursing program or those who have completed a
graduate nursing degree to add core knowledge related to health
ministry, epidemiology, global health issues, and population-
focused nursing care to their advanced nursing practice.
Program Objectives
Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate in Global
Public Health Nursing (GPHN) are equipped to be leaders in
contemporary nursing practice by:
• Analyzing and defending a biblical perspective of Global
Public Health Nursing practice.
• Analyzing and considering a broad range of complex
determinants of global health.
• Explaining and developing population-focused nursing
interventions to improve the health and wholeness of diverse
and vulnerable populations.
Course Requirements
Course requirements include 12 semester hours as follows:
Accreditation
The Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized
by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Currently, the
certificate program is not accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The certificate program is
not eligible for initial accreditation review by CCNE until 2017.