Post-Bachelor’s Online Nurse Educator Certificate
This track prepares nurses to teach in nursing and healthcare professions programs, healthcare agencies, or in the community.
No GRE requirement
| Deadlines: | Apply by May 1 for Fall and by Sept. 1 for Spring |
| Program Length: | Part-time (3 semesters) |
| Program Type: | Online |
| Credit Hours: | 12 |
Emerge in an Evolving Specialty
Take just 3 additional courses to also earn a graduate certificate in the in-demand field of Healthcare Simulation.
To apply to this program, you will need to meet the following:
- You fulfill the general UCF graduate admissions requirements (see Admissions section of the UCF Graduate Catalog).
- You are a licensed RN in Florida. (Out of state applicants must be licensed in the state or country in which they practice.)
- You have earned a BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution and program accredited by either CCNE or ACEN, OR are currently enrolled in a MSN or higher nursing degree program. or equivalent.
- You completed and passed an undergraduate statistics course.
Please note: Online programs do not meet immigration requirements for students holding an F1 or J1 Visa to maintain status. If you have questions, please contact UCF Global at global.ucf.edu or call 407-823-2337.
Yes, a BSN degree (or higher nursing degree) is required for students to apply to the Nurse Educator Certificate program. Students without a BSN degree, but are currently enrolled in a MSN or higher nursing degree program, are also eligible to apply for the Nurse Educator Certificate program.
Your career goals should be the deciding factor. If you are currently enrolled in another MSN program (such as the Nurse Leadership & Management) or have already earned a BSN degree, you may want to apply to the Nurse Educator certificate program if you plan on teaching at some point in your career. However, if you want to be a full-time faculty member at a college or university, then you may want to consider the MSN Nurse Educator program.
Tuition may vary each academic year and may depend on your residency (in-state or out-of-state). Click here for current information on tuition and costs for UCF Online graduate programs.
No, all courses are offered online and in an asynchronous mode (no specific class meeting times).
Out-of-state limitations apply to this program.
Yes, the online format is convenient and allows for flexibility around your work schedule. However, the graduate program is rigorous in nature and will require time and commitment to studies.
Visit our Graduate Certificate Admissions page for details on the application process and requirements.