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Graduate Certificates

College of NursingGraduate Program OverviewGraduate Certificates

Overview

Graduate Certificates are designed to complement your academic journey, providing specialized knowledge and skills to enhance your career. The WSU College of Nursing offers two distinctive certificates: Nurse Educator and Nursing Leadership.

The Nurse Educator certificate is available to all qualified applicants; current enrollment in another WSU graduate program is not required. Whether you are a current student or a working nurse seeking to expand your capabilities as an educator, we invite you to connect with the Graduate Education program office for more information on how our certificates can elevate your nursing career.

Currently, the Nursing Leadership certificate is only available to students enrolled in the WSU College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The Nursing Leadership certificate seamlessly integrates with DNP student coursework, offering a pathway to further excel in leadership roles.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Applications Open: August 15
Deadline: March 15

How to apply

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Nursing Graduate Certificates


Earning a graduate certificate at the WSU College of Nursing opens doors to a multitude of benefits for health care professionals seeking to enhance their career trajectories. These specialized programs provide a concentrated and focused curriculum, allowing participants to delve deeply into specific areas of expertise such as Nursing Leadership or Nursing Education.

Nursing Leadership

Currently, the Nursing Leadership certificate is only available to students enrolled in the WSU College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The required coursework for this certificate is taken as part of their studies; they may apply for the certificate at the same time they apply to graduate. Please contact the Graduate Education program office for more information.
Nursing Leadership Certificate

Nurse Educator

Master of Nursing (MN) students at the WSU College of Nursing take the required course-work for this certificate as part of their studies; they may apply for the certificate at the same time they apply to graduate. Other graduate students or working nurses may apply to take part in the program. Please contact the Graduate Education program office for more information.
Nurse Educator Certificate

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