College of Nursing and Health Science
Graduate Certificates
Certificate in Nursing Education
The graduate certificate program in nursing education combines foundation courses
in education with courses in the principles and practices of nursing education.
The program prepares students to function in nursing educational roles in both
academic and nonacademic settings.
Certificate Requirements
Applicants to the graduate certificate program must hold a bachelor's degree
in nursing. Application is made through the College of Nursing and Health Science.
| |
Credits |
| Required courses |
|
| EDRS 531 Educational and Psychological Measurement |
3 |
| NURS 610 Curriculum Development |
3 |
| NURS 657 Perspectives in Nursing Education |
3 |
| NURS 658 Practicum and Seminar in Nursing Education |
3-6 |
| (Those who qualify for a three-credit practicum because
of their educational experiences may choose the remaining three credits from courses
designated by the graduate nursing program.) |
|
| Total |
15 |
Students must complete all courses with a 3.000 GPA to earn the certificate.
Certificate in Quality Improvement and Outcomes Management
in Health Care Systems
The graduate certificate program in quality improvement and outcomes management
in health care systems prepares working clinicians and administrative support
staff in health care organizations to implement quality improvement initiatives
and manage populations of patients to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness
of care and services. Participants acquire the knowledge and ability to work in
interdisciplinary health care teams, to use the tools and techniques of statistical
process control, and selected methods and tools from operations research and quality
improvement. Additionally, they are able to use information management technology
and qualitative decision making applications to identify opportunities for clinical
and administrative improvement, support decision making optimization, and improve
health service outcomes for identified populations.
Certificate Requirements
Applicants to the graduate certificate program must hold a bachelor's degree.
Application is made through the College of Nursing and Health Science.
| |
Credits |
| Required courses |
12 |
| HSCI 701 Quantitative Decision Making in Health Systems
Management |
3 |
| HSCI 708 Operations/Quality Management of Health
Services |
3 |
| HSCI 709 Health/Medical Informatics forHealth System
Managers |
3 |
| HSCI 730 Clinical and Managerial |
|
| Optimization in Health Care |
3 |
| Electives |
3-6 |
|
Graduate courses as approved by the student's advisor
Note: A course in basic computer skills (credit or noncredit) and HSCI 678
Introduction to the U.S. Health System (must be taken if a student has not had
recent working experience in the U.S. health system/industry) are considered optional
for students who already possess the requisite knowledge and skills and are required
for those who do not.
|
|
| Total |
15-18 |
Students must complete all courses with a 3.000 GPA to earn the certificate.
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