Nursing Education, Graduate Certificate

Program Details

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Nursing program is designed to prepare graduate and post-graduate nurses with nurse educator competencies in preparation for teaching in clinical and academic settings. Students will develop skills in facilitating learning, curriculum development, educational technology, and assessment and evaluation strategies. The program includes a total of 90 hours of student teaching under the direct supervision of a College of Nursing preceptor. Graduates meet the requirements to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator certification exams. The Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Nursing is available only online.

Program Outcomes

The program is built around experiences in and demonstration of learning in 5 competency areas. The final e-portfolio needs to address each broad competency, providing evidence of specific activities that fulfill each area, and incorporating a reflection that demonstrates your understanding of that area and ways in which you will integrate it into your future teaching and professional development.

A Top-Ranked Education

29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
#130 in Best Online Master's in Nursing Program — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#52 in Best Nursing Schools: Master's — U.S. News & World Report, 2026

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and doctor of nursing practice program at Michigan State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Course Information

Core Courses

NUR 861 - Curriculum Design in Nursing Education (3 Credits)
NUR 866 - Academic and Clinical Teaching Internship (3 Credits)
NUR 868 - Topics in Nursing Education (3 Credits)

Tuition & Fees per credit

In-State Tuition

Out-of-State Tuition

$934.25

$962.25

Cost of Attendance

The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the "Estimate Your Cost of Attendance" page.

The MSU Value Promise

You can be ensured a return on your investment at Michigan State University.

As one of the top research universities in the world, Michigan State University has advanced the common good with uncommon will since 1855.

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MSU has been offering online degree programs since 1998. Our maturity is evident in the high quality of the learning experience enjoyed by our online students.

MSU provides programs and initiatives that support and enhance diversity. We will expand our campus and external partnerships to put in place inclusive recruitment and retention practices. We nurture and promote individuals’ varied experiences and perspectives, ensuring structures and processes make possible full participation by all members of our community.

MSU actively collaborates with campus and external partners to innovate across all dimensions of graduate education. We create and support networks that increase collaboration and improve educational opportunities for our online students.

MSU’s nationally recognized online programs foster student growth and well-being throughout their academic career. We will expand inclusive mentoring practices and accelerate improvement across units to implement evidence-based practices to ensure our students complete successfully.

Continuing education can be one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experiences you undertake in your life. We hope you consider becoming a Spartan, to learn online and reach your career goals. With highly ranked online programs and exceptional professors, we educate students who advance the common good with uncommon will.

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Be enrolled in an MSU College of Nursing graduate program; an accredited graduate nursing program; OR graduated from an accredited graduate program in nursing with a minimum 3.0 grade- point average on a 4.0 scale.
Have completed a bachelor’s in nursing degree from an accredited program with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.
Submit CV/resume.
Provide transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education.
Complete a test of English language proficiency if English is not the first language with a minimum average score of 550 with no subscore below 52 (paper version) or 79 with no subscore below 17 (internet based test). Equivalent scores on the MSU English Language Center Test may be submitted. If using the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS), the minimum average score must be 6.5.
Hold an unrestricted RN license in the applicant’s state or country.
Complete an admission interview.

To apply to this program:

Complete the university application for the graduate certificate program.
Complete a test of English language proficiency if English is not the first language with a minimum average score of 550 with no subscore below 52 (paper version) or 79 with no subscore below 17 (internet based test). Equivalent scores on the MSU English Language Center Test may be submitted. If using the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the minimum average score must be 6.5.

Nursing Education

Graduate Certificate

Online

Course Delivery

9

Total Credits