Program student learning outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Apply philosophical and theoretical frameworks to design, implement, and evaluate nursing curricula.
- Use best educational practices to develop evidence-based and culturally responsive pedagogies in academic or health care settings.
- Demonstrate professional and scholarly growth in the nurse educator role.
Course curriculum
Students complete five key courses, including a practicum (Praxis course) where you will apply what you’ve learned in a classroom or clinical setting.
Paradigms for Teaching and Learning (Credits: 3)
This course provides the learner with the philosophical and theoretical foundations of teaching and learning. Using a culturally responsive framework, students are introduced to educational and learning theory and their application to a variety of educational contexts.
Student Learning and Evaluation (Credits: 3)
This course provides the learner with approaches to student learning and evaluation. Concepts of the inclusive classroom and culturally relevant pedagogy are introduced. Designing and implementing equitable teaching approaches to achieve student learning outcomes are presented. Methods of evaluation, including test construction and evaluation, are emphasized.
Curriculum Design and Evaluation (Credits: 3)
This course provides the learner with the opportunity to explore current theory and methods for curriculum design and evaluation. Topics include creating program and course learning outcomes, mapping outcomes to accreditation/regulatory standards, and curriculum/program evaluation.
Growing in the Nurse Educator Role (Credits: 2)
This course exposes the learner to the expanded roles of nurse educators in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on professional and scholarly development.
Nursing Educator Praxis (Credits: 1)
This course allows the student to apply knowledge learned in the curriculum in a variety of academic or practice-oriented environments. Students will have the opportunity to develop, deliver, and evaluate an educational offering of their choice.
Taken concurrently with Growing in the Nurse Educator Role.
Total: 12