At least 12 credit hours must be successfully completed during a two-year time period to earn the certificate. Credits earned in the certificate program may be used to meet requirements in a degree program in accordance with the policies of The Graduate School. Students are advised individually and select courses from one or more categories.

Please refer to the enrollment requirements for all graduate nursing students.

The School of Nursing Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs provide the opportunity for baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses to further their knowledge in three different areas: Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Management, and Nursing Education. All courses are offered online and are designed for working professionals.

• Students must successfully complete at least 12-15 credit hours, depending on the certificate category, during a two-year period of time to earn a certificate.
• Credits generated in the certificate program may be used to meet requirements in a degree program in accordance with the policies of the Graduate School.
• To meet individual needs, courses may be taken across all three categories or focused within a few categories.
• To earn the certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management, all four courses (15 credits) within that category must be taken.
• To earn the certificate in Nursing Education, both NUR 615 and NUR 616 are required, and an additional course within that category must be selected. Requiring 3 courses (9 credits) satisfies a requirement of the NC Board of Nursing to teach in an undergraduate program; to achieve the required 12 credits, another course from another category may be selected.