NOTE: This is a post-graduate certificate registered with New York State.
Roberts’ Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education helps you, a working nurse with your master's degree, gain teaching expertise. This online, asynchronous certificate will develop your expertise through practice teaching in your area of choice.
As part of our customized pathways, a Program Director will conduct a Gap Analysis to identify the specific graduate nursing courses (typically about 4) you need for this certificate.
Program Highlights
- The latest technological advances in nursing education
- Implement evidence-based teaching and design curriculum
- Prepare to work in multiple teaching settings
- Tailor your practicum hours for your area of interest
- Prepares you for National League for Nursing educator exams (click here to learn more)
Nursing Education Certificate Courses Include:
Educational Theory and Curriculum Development
Teaching with Technology
Teaching Strategies and Evaluation
Seminar/Practicum in Nursing Education
Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare
Non-matriculated students are welcome to apply to take individual courses.
Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 cost per credit hour for this program is $1,018 per credit.
Note: Completion of a Post-Master's Certificate may require additional credits outside of what is provided in the program. Fees vary by program and cost is subject to change each academic year. Roberts Wesleyan University reserves the right to change the fees above at any time without prior notice.
Admission Requirements
- M.S. degree with a nursing major from an accredited program*
- Unencumbered licensure to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in New York State
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
- Successful completion (B minus or higher) of a statistics course
- The equivalent of one year of full-time employment as a professional RN
- Current employment as an RN
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication
- Review and sign the technical standards
Meet Your Admissions Counselor
James Blake
Assistant Director of Admissions