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2009-2010 University Catalog

Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate

Banner Code:  HH-CERG-FRNN

This program provides advanced education at the graduate level to students who are actively involved or wish to pursue a career in forensic nursing. The certificate will provide the educational requirements for certification as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) through the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IFAN) and as a certified forensic nurse through the American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE).

Certificate Requirements

Applicants must have a current nursing license and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Courses are open to other graduate students, with the exception of NURS 734, which requires students to have a current nursing license.

Candidates must have 15 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate.

Required Courses (15 credits):

Note:

*Students who are currently certified as a SANE take GCH 602 Global Health Issues Related to Violence in place of NURS 734.