Nurse Education, Post-Master's Certificate

Saint Louis University's post-master's certificate in nursing education provides an opportunity for coursework and practicum experience in nursing education.

All four educator courses are offered online with attention to building a learning community with a culture of sharing and support.

Curriculum Overview

Attention to development of the educator role is threaded through each course and culminates in the development of an educator portfolio including a personal philosophy of teaching, a research plan and examples of teaching products.

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

A nursing practicum allows students in SLU's certificate in nursing education program to create a unique teaching practicum experience with faculty supervision and guidance. Seminar activities are aimed at helping students make a successful transition into teaching.

Careers

SLU's nurse educator certificate prepares graduates with the skills to teach in baccalaureate, associate or diploma nursing programs.

Admission Requirements

• Master of Science degree in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency is preferred.
• Registered professional nurse licensure in the State of Missouri or in other states in which the student will complete his or her clinical/rotation experience.

Requirements for International Students

International students on a F1 or J1 Student visa are not eligible for admission, as the program is conducted entirely online.

Review Process

Applicants for admission to this program are considered individually.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Saint Louis University School of Nursing offers scholarship and graduate research assistantship opportunities to eligible graduate students. Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans.  Additionally, most nursing students will participate in a tuition assistance program provided through their employer.

For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

The U.S. Department of Education requires (per 34 CRF Part 668) that all institutions participating in the federal Title IV student financial assistance programs (Pell Grants, federal student loans, etc.) publicly disclose certain data regarding all academic programs designated as "Gainful Employment" programs per DOE definitions.  

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.