Graduate Certificate in Nursing at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn

University Rank:#851

The Nursing at Auburn University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Auburn, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 16, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Nursing

The purpose of the post-master's nurse educator certificate program is to provide specialization in nursing education for nurses who already hold a Master's degree in nursing.

Admission Criteria

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in Nursing (MN or MS) from an accredited nursing program
Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States
Nursing GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the Masters Program
Good academic standing from the last university attended
Successful completion of Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Physical Assessment with 3.0 or higher within the last 5 years
Successful completion (C or better) of an undergraduate statistics course
Three professional references for online recommendation form - References should be qualified to judge abilities to be successful in graduate studies
Minimum 1-year clinical experience
Professional Goal Statement
Submission of all official transcripts sent directly to the Graduate School
Current resume or curriculum vitae

College of Nursing Specific Admission and Progression Information

If applicant is a student in their last semester of a MSN program at time of application, the applicant must submit a request for waiver of the MSN Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate admission requirements with application to the Graduate Program Director. If waiver is granted, the applicant must complete the MSN Program in good standing before admission and meet the admission requirements during the first semester of study. These students will be admitted as provisional/conditional until the requirements are met. An official transcript indicating completion of the MSN Program must be sent directly to the Graduate School, and documentation of NP Certification must be provided to the College of Nursing in order to remove the provisional/conditional status. If a waiver is granted, the applicant will be considered based on the Nursing GPA on their current transcript.
Students may be interviewed by the Graduate Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee and other faculty and/or community members.
Students must complete the intent to enroll form and required materials by the date indicated on the offer at admission or their seat may be given to another applicant.
Students are required to provide credentialing documents including a background check and drug screen. All credentialing materials required by Auburn University and the College of Nursing must be completed by the date indicated on the offer of admission.
To progress through the program, all AUSON graduate students must receive a grade of at least a B in all courses. Students earning any two course grades of less than a B will be dismissed from the graduate program.

First Year
Summer	Hours
NURS 7260 Transition from Clinician to Nurse Educator	2
NURS 7210 Teaching Strategies: Methods, Design, and Technology	2

First Year
Fall	Hours
NURS 7320 Curriculum Development and Evaluation	4

First Year
Spring	Hours
NURS 7810 Nursing Education Practicum (180 Practicum hrs, 3 Clinical)	3

* Courses only taught during semester listed.

*Total Credit Hours = 11; Total Clinical Hours = 180

Disciplines

Graduate School

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Nursing at Auburn University

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.
Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
- Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
- Full-time Auburn University employees
- Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
- Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
- Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
- GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
- Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
- Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived
To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Nursing at Auburn University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Nursing at Auburn University

Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

This application is part of the ApplyYourself Application Network. You will receive a PIN and Password so that you can return to work on your application over several sessions. Your information is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only after you submit your application will it be available for review by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can submit your application once. If you have to update any information you have submitted, please notify the Graduate School Admissions Office at once.

To get started on your application, click “create account” to the right to establish your pin and password. To submit multiple applications, you must create an account for each application. If you are trying to access an existing account and have forgotten your PIN or password, click “Forgot your PIN or Password?”. You will be emailed the login information and will be able to reset the password.

Best of luck. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Graduate Certificate in Nursing at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn