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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
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Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
The post-master’s certificate options provide lifelong learners with the opportunity to specialize in an area other than that obtained in their MSN program. A MSN degree is required. Those who complete the certificate option earn a certificate of completion, not another master’s degree, and are eligible to apply for the appropriate specialty certification exam.
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Accreditation
The master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program at Troy University at the Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and Troy Campuses located in Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City, and Troy, AL, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30326. (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.
Admission Requirements
- Graduate of nationally accredited MSN Program (ACEN, NL-NAC, CNEA, or CCNE).
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state in which the student plans to have clinical experiences.
- Minimum of one year experience as a registered nurse.
Curriculum
Minimum Semesters: 3
Minimum Total Hours: 15 sh, 180 clinical clock hours
The post-master’s certificate provides the opportunity for master’s prepared nurses to complete specialty courses for role preparation as a nurse educator. Those who complete the certificate option earn a certificate of completion, not another master’s degree, and are eligible to apply for the appropriate specialty certification exam.
The post-master’s certificate in Nursing Education Option consists of 5 courses offered by Troy University’s School of Nursing and requires 15 semester hours and 180 clinical clock hours for completion. The program is offered online and is open to graduate students who have completed a MSN program and meet the requirements for admission.
Required Nursing Specialty Courses (12 sh)
Required Role Courses (3 sh)
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