Application requirements
Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or another field plus a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- GRE not required
- Successful completion of a general statistics course
- Favorable recommendations regarding practice and potential for graduate work in nursing
- RN license to practice nursing in Washington State
- Written goal statement congruent with program’s philosophy and focus
- Written interview
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience
Course work
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 521* NURS 523* NURS 533* |
- Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Nursing, or - Educational Issues and Curriculum Analysis, or - Issues and Trends in Healthcare Education: Workforce Diversity and Delivery Methods |
6 |
| NURS 542 | Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Assessment for Population Healthcare Professionals (required by all) | 3 |
| NURS 583** NURS 556 |
- Advanced Population Internship, or - Population Health Practicum |
2 |
| Total required for certificate | 11 |
*All students must complete two graded courses (six credits) from the menu of three nurse ed courses; NURS 521, NURS 523 or NURS 533.
**Practicum courses require the completion of a minimum of two credits (120 hours) of experience with a preceptor who has completed a Master's degree in nursing or a related field.