Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education

The Microcertificate in Nursing Education provides a focused sequence of three Nursing Education courses (9 credit hours) for any student not enrolled in the Nurse Educator program that is eligible for graduate nursing admission. This microcertificate equips students with essential skills in teaching, instructional design, and learner assessment, preparing them for academic and clinical educator roles. In addition, completion of the microcertificate meets eligibility requirements to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Novice examination, supporting professional growth and career advancement in nursing education.

To be considered for regular admission to the Graduate School, you must have at least one of the following grade point averages (GPAs), on a 4.0 scale

An overall 3.0 GPA.

A 3.0 GPA in any prior graduate program that you may have completed.

Transcripts using a different grading scale will be evaluated and converted to a 4.0 scale by the Graduate School.

You must upload a legible transcript or mark sheet for each college or university attended (including community colleges) at which you earned at least 15 semester hours of coursework. Your application will be evaluated based on these documents. University of Alabama transcripts do not need to be uploaded.

Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Purpose