Certificate in Nursing Education

Convenient, online courses foundational to the nurse educator role

The Certificate in Nursing Education program is a 12 credit sequence of four graduate courses that include application experiences. Courses are delivered primarily online. Students will participate in a technology orientation prior to beginning the coursework. Two online courses will be offered each summer.

Throughout the certificate program you will:

Promote educational effectiveness through leadership roles in educational health care settings.
Integrate educational theories, Christian worldview, technology, and professional standards into the design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
Apply teaching-learning strategies based on assessment of the adult learner.
Design measures to evaluate learner and curricular outcomes.
Analyze ethical, political, organizational, cultural, technological, and professional influences on educational systems.
Use leadership principles to improve nursing or health care educational systems.

NOTE: The course work in the Nursing Education Certificate can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree program.

All nursing programs at Bethel University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Courses

Credits are listed in parentheses.

NURS603 • Teaching-Learning Processes for Adults (3)

Analysis of theories of adult development and learning as they apply to teaching/learning and evaluation strategies with adults in a variety of settings.

NURS607 • Curriculum Development in Nursing (3)

Examination of philosophical perspectives and professional standards as a foundation for curricular design. Includes curriculum frameworks, outcomes, competencies, learning experiences to achieve outcomes, and a model for curriculum evaluation. Prior completion of NURS603 and NURS658 recommended.

NURS613 • Issues and Trends in Nursing Education (3)

Exploration of the issues and trends that influence the nurse educator’s role within changing health care and educational environments. Includes analysis of the technological, legal, economic, political, cultural, ethical, and professional dynamics. Prior completion of NURS603 and NURS658 recommended.

NURS658 • Measurement and Assessment of Learning in Nursing Education (3)

Methods of assessment and measurement of learning are analyzed and applied in selected nursing education situations. Includes psychometric theory, various forms of assessment, test construction, and ethical/legal issues surrounding assessment.

Bethel University reserves the right to withdraw, modify, or add to the list of courses or the course descriptions listed above and to cancel any course 10 calendar days prior to the start date if minimum enrollment has not been met.

Program design

Courses are delivered primarily online.
An on-campus technology orientation is required.
Two courses are offered each summer.
A supportive learning community is achieved through the cohort model—a small group of students progressing through a program together.

Integrate faith and learning

At Bethel, students appreciate the freedom to explore learning from a Christian perspective. Within this framework, faith, ethics, and values are taken seriously. Spirited discussion, reflection on theory, and application of learning to real-world situations are essentials of the learning culture. Bethel encourages students to apply their learning to the whole person and exercise critical thinking skills that relate to all of life and work.

Bethel is committed to your success as an adult learner, and you will be served in practical ways, including:

Admissions advisors who encourage students to reach their educational goals
A single registration for the entire program
An online textbook service
Being part of a cohort which supports and maximizes learning
Confirmed class schedule for the entire program
Financial aid and payment plans make your education doable
Resources and Services

Admission Requirements 2007-08

Applicants are admitted under the requirements of the most current catalog at the time they last enter Bethel.

The Certificate in Nursing Education program will consider applicants who:

Submit a completed Application for Admission form with the nonrefundable $25 application fee.
Submit an official transcript showing an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university. Note: If financial aid is sought, submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
Have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
Submit a copy of current registered nurse license.
Submit two Admission References verifying current work or volunteer experience that indicate academic ability, character, and leadership potential. One reference should be from the applicant’s current employer, and one is preferred from an educator.
Submit a current resume that includes prior education and work experience.
Submit a copy of current Mantoux test taken within the past year.
Submit a Nursing Student Immunization Record form.

Submit a Statistics Admission Requirement form.
Have experience as a registered nurse.

Submit a Computer Documentation form. Applicants are required to document access to a computer with the required hardware and software for use throughout the program (see application materials).
Submit a Request for Transfer of Credit form, if applicable.
Submit a TOEFL examination score report (required of all international applicants and all applicants whose primary language is not English). Minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test.
Indicate acceptance of Bethel Community Expectations by signing the application form.

International Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

An international applicant is any candidate who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident alien. International applicants must:

Submit official evaluations of foreign transcripts from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization (www.naces.org) or from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) (www.cgfns.org).

Submit a completed Certificate of Finances form and a copy of current bank statement(s) to show evidence of adequate funds to cover a minimum of one year’s full tuition and living expenses.
If an applicant is receiving funds from a sponsor(s), submit:

o Notarized Affidavits of Support (I-134).

o Letters of support from sponsors.

Submit a copy of I-94 (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit a copy of passport (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit a copy of current visa (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit documentation of health insurance.

If the applicant’s primary language is not English, have a required English language evaluation as part of the admission process.

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Applicants: Additional Admission Requirement

U.S. permanent resident alien applicants must:

Present the applicant’s green card.

Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Exceptions to minimum criteria may be made at the discretion of the admissions committee. See the Application Checklist for admission procedures.

How to get started

Attend an information session or meet with an admissions advisor.
Have previous transcripts sent to Bethel for a FREE evaluation.
Partner with an advisor to complete the application process.

Application Forms

The application packet is available online in a PDF format, or a print copy. Click on application.

Want more info?

Contact Bethel University's Graduate School:

Phone: 651.635.8000 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8000
Email: gs@bethel.edu