Nursing Education, Post-Master's Certificate

The School of Nursing offers a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education for nurses with a master's degree in nursing or doctor of nursing practice who want to develop advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum development, student and program assessment, teaching and learning. Advanced health assessment, advanced pathopharmacology, curriculum development, teaching strategies, testing and evaluation, and practice teaching with a faculty preceptor are included in the program. The Certificate Program consists of a total of 21 units.

Prior to application for the Certificate Programs, individuals are strongly encouraged to consult with the Nurse Educator Program Coordinator (advisor) regarding previous graduate coursework completed to determine the best semester to apply for entry. 

Eligibility Requirements

1. Completion of a master's degree in nursing or doctor of nursing practice from a regionally accredited institution and NLNAC or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
2. Overall grade point average of 3.0 (on a four-point scale) in units attempted.
3. Registered nurse licensure in the United States, unencumbered, unrestricted, with no disciplinary action pending or imposed.
4. Clinical experience preferences or requirements are posted on the School of Nursing website.
5. Health clearance (immunity, etc.) is required prior to enrolling in a role performance course. A background check or drug screen may be required by the clinical location.
6. Residence in a state in which the School of Nursing at California State University, Dominguez Hills is permitted to deliver online education.

The School of Nursing offers a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education for nurses with a master's degree in nursing or doctor of nursing practice who want to develop advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum development, student and program assessment, teaching and learning. Advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology, curriculum development, teaching strategies, testing and evaluation, and practice teaching with a faculty preceptor are included in the program. The Certificate Program consists of a total of 21 units.

Prior to application for the Certificate Programs, individuals are strongly encouraged to consult with the Nurse Educator Coordinator (advisor) regarding previous graduate coursework completed to determine the best semester to apply for entry. 

Eligibility Requirements

1. Completion of a master's degree in nursing or doctor of nursing practice from a regionally accredited institution and NLNAC or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
2. Overall grade point average of 3.0 (on a four-point scale) in units attempted.
3. Registered nurse licensure in the United States, unencumbered, unrestricted, with no disciplinary action pending or imposed.
4. Clinical experience preferences or requirements are posted on the School of Nursing website.
5. Health clearance (immunity, etc.) is required prior to enrolling in a role performance course.

Gap Analysis and Certificate Requirements

Upon admission a "gap analysis" will be done by the faculty to determine if any previous graduate level nursing coursework satisfies any of the required courses for the specific certificate.  The gap analysis is documented and a list of all courses required for the certificate are clearly indicated.  Additionally, the semester and year that the certificate student should enroll in each course is indicated to create a individualized plan of study. 

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
MSN 521	Advanced Health Assessment	2
MSN 522	Advanced Health Assessment Lab	1
MSN 529	Nurse Educator: Curriculum and Teaching	3
MSN 539	Nurse Educator: Testing and Evaluation	3
MSN 559	Nurse Educator: Role Performance I	3
MSN 565	Pathopharmacology for Nurse Educators	3
MSN 569	Nurse Educator: Role Performance II	3
Electives
MSN 523	Family Assessment: Theory and Practice	3
or MSN 533	Theoretical Aspects of Aging
Total Hours		21