2025–26 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 99 School of Nursing Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education Purpose Statement The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (NE) will prepare candidates to engage in education in healthcare settings or academic settings as clinical faculty members. 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 curriculum design, evidence-based teaching, and learning strategies, assessment, and evaluation strategies for education. Program Objectives Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (NE) are equipped to: • Integrate a biblical worldview with knowledge from nursing science and related disciplines as a framework for nursing education. • Analyze and apply evidence-based teaching and learning methods along with assessment and evaluation strategies in nursing education. • Integrate theory, research, and biblical worldview in the curriculum design process. Program Delivery Cedarville University has designed the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (NE) to be flexible and responsive to student needs. Courses are offered fully online in seven-week sessions during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Graduate online course content will be available for student access the weekend prior to the start of the course. Course Requirements Course requirements include 12 semester hours as follows: NSG-6400 Foundations of Nursing Education...............................3 NSG-6410 Teaching and Learning Strategies for Nurse Educators.........................................................................3 NSG-6420 Curriculum Design and Development for Nurse Educators.........................................................................3 NSG-6430 Assessment and Evaluation for Nurse Educators........3 Accreditation The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Admission Standards Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (NE) requires meeting the University's general admission criteria, application requirements, and the following: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 2. Official transcripts of a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Applicants who are pursuing or who have earned a graduate nursing degree from an accredited program may also apply, provided their undergraduate and graduate GPA is a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.9 may apply with a petition demonstrating academic potential, which will be reviewed only after the application is complete. Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional; however, taking the GRE may strengthen a graduate application. 3. Evidence of active, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States for clinical experience. 4. One professional or academic reference (faculty member or supervisor) and one Christian character reference (pastor or mentor). Family members and personal friends are not eligible to serve as references. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. After an admission application is completed, applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the MSN Admission, Progression, Retention Committee. Graduate Enrollment will notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (NE) courses for the 2025–26 academic year is $707 per semester credit. Audit is $354 per semester hour. Financial Aid Nursing education courses completed for the graduate certificate, as a nondegree program, are not eligible for federal or state aid. However, students may qualify for personal loans to pay for this program. Nursing education courses completed for the MSN degree program may be eligible for federal and state aid. For more information, contact Financial Aid. Certificate Completion Requirements Students seeking the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education must fulfill the following: • Complete all requirements for a graduate degree in Nursing. • Complete all requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education within seven years after matriculation in the program. • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
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