Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education Online
Gain the educational acumen to mentor and develop nursing students. Explore advanced teaching methods, curriculum design, and best practices for both online and traditional teaching environments.
Program Overview
Learn more about the online Graduate Certificate – Nursing Education
Play a vital role in preparing the next generation of nurses with the curriculum and evaluation strategies gained through the online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education. Featuring 100% online coursework taken directly from our CNEA-accredited MSN – Nursing Education program, this post-master’s certificate furthers your knowledge of education theories and methods.
Learn to design and develop effective educational programs for both traditional and tech-based learning environments. The small cohort sizes at Millersville ensure personalized attention from faculty, and all practicum experiences are tailored to meet your unique learning goals. Upon completion of this career-advancing Grad Cert – Nursing Education program, you will be prepared to sit for multiple NLN exams, including the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) and the Academic Clinical Nurse Educator Certification (CNE®cl) exams.
Learning outcomes:
- Learn strategies for academic nursing education and nursing professional development
- Engage in traditional and online teaching methods
- Lead change and innovation in teaching
- Use different strategies to measure and evaluate learning
- Explore curriculum design
- Learn strategies for academic nursing education and nursing professional development
- Engage in traditional and online teaching methods
- Lead change and innovation in teaching
- Use different strategies to measure and evaluate learning
- Explore curriculum design
Careers in nursing education:
- Nursing Faculty
- Simulation Faculty
- Nurse Professional Development Specialist
- Clinical Faculty
- Nursing Faculty
- Simulation Faculty
- Nurse Professional Development Specialist
- Clinical Faculty
Also available:
Millersville University offers a variety of nursing programs in a flexible online format. Explore our full range of online nursing programs.
Accreditation
The Millersville University Master’s Degree in Nursing, Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.
Tuition
Keep your budget intact with our pay-by-the-course tuition
Millersville University offers accessible and affordable online nursing programs. Take advantage of affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for our Graduate Certificate – Nursing Education online program.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad Cert – Nursing Education | $605 | $1,815 | $9,075 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Add these important dates and deadlines to your calendar
Millersville online programs are flexible and convenient, offering multiple start dates per year. View the calendar to choose your start date and review the corresponding deadlines.
| 7-Week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/21/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/21/25 | 1/21/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/11/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/17/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/30/25 | 6/30/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/25/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/20/25 |
Now enrolling:
Ready to take the next steps toward earning your next degree?
Admissions
Gather your application materials for the online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
Review our streamlined admission process for this nursing education program. Requirements for the online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education include:
- Complete the online application and submit this waiver code: MUGRADONLINE
- Official transcript(s) from all previous colleges or universities attended
- Active RN license in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged
- MSN from an accredited program (CCNE, CNEA or ACEN)
- MSN grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- When GPA is below this, provisional acceptance may be considered if you demonstrate graduate study potential by other means
- Two professional letters of recommendation; one must be from a supervisor
- Statement of intent (include why you’re interested, why you think you would succeed in the program and what you plan to do with the degree in the future)
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in nursing, but two years is preferred
- Waived for graduates of the Millersville University BSN program
- Interview with nursing program coordinator
- MU will establish two times each week when interviews will be held. Once you are notified that your application is complete, you will be provided a link to schedule a 20-minute interview. An admission decision will be made immediately following the interview.
- MU assumes all materials will be submitted at least one week in advance of the interview, allowing the University to make an immediate decision afterward. Interviews can be scheduled with incomplete applications, but the admission decision will be delayed until all outstanding materials are submitted.
Plan to provide these additional documents with your completed application:
- Current resume, including all clinical experience to date
- Copy of your RN license, including state where licensure is held, RN number and expiration date
Instructions for Document Submission
Applicants can submit transcripts/documents to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Millersville University
c/o Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Active RN License
- One year of clinical nursing experience
Courses
Browse the coursework for the accredited nursing education program online
In order to earn the Nursing Education Graduate Certificate online, students must complete the following five courses for a total of 15 credit hours.
Students must complete the following courses.
