Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (14 SCH) prepares registered nurses to teach in academic and practice settings, with emphasis on learner-centered pedagogy, assessment and curriculum design, simulation and educational technology, and the educator role in quality and safety. Delivered in a hybrid/online format across TWU’s Denton, Dallas, and Houston campuses, the program builds educator competencies for classroom, clinical, and simulation environments and supports workforce development goals across Texas. A face-to-face practicum course allows learners to integrate skills and knowledge of educator competencies into clinical practice or academic practice settings. Graduates are positioned for roles such as clinical preceptor, staff development educator, and simulation educator, and may apply certificate coursework toward further graduate study per TWU policies. (Program does not, by itself, meet NLN CNE® eligibility without graduate-degree requirements; content may support CNE®/CNE®cl competency preparation.

Marketable Skills

Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.

1. Think analytically and use analytical tools to make decisions.
2. Work well within a diverse organization.
3. Identify problems and determine the best solutions.

Admissions

All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.

The academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses