Graduate Certificates
The graduate certificate programs in Nursing Education or Emergency Preparedness Nursing Coordinator can provide you with the specialized education needed to advance your career. The Nursing Educator certificate will prepare nurses to teach in schools and colleges of nursing or clinical agencies and hospitals. Students can acquire advanced knowledge and skills in population and community needs assessment, analysis of aggregate data, health planning, and program development, implementation, and evaluation, as well as acquire nurse educator competencies. The Emergency Preparedness Nursing Coordinator certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to integrate the concepts of disaster preparedness and management, systems leadership, and quality and safety.
Additional Options
Prior to registration, Nursing students must be advised by Dr. Laura Barrow lbarrow@jsu.edu
Elevate Your Nursing Career with a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration while completing your MSN degree!
Are you a nurse ready to lead? The Healthcare Administration Graduate Certificate is a powerful credential designed for MSN students and licensed nurses who aspire to administrative and leadership roles in healthcare.
- Dual Credit Advantage: Apply 3 credits from your MSN program toward the 12-credit certificate, saving time and tuition.
- Flexible Online Format: Learn on your schedule with courses designed for working professionals.
- Career-Driven Curriculum: Gain essential skills in healthcare operations, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
- Pathway to an MBA: Certificate credits align with JSU’s MBA program—perfect for nurses considering advanced business education.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Eligible students may qualify for College of Business and Industry scholarships.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA or a completed graduate degree
- Rolling admissions for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms
- Selective review by the Graduate Business Programs Coordinator and Dean of the Graduate School