Program Certificate in Nursing Education Online
Deepen your nursing knowledge and influence the next generation of nurses.
Program Overview
Discover our online Program Certificate in Nursing Education
Combine your clinical expertise with a passion for teaching with the Lamar University Program Certificate in Nursing Education. This ACEN-accredited nursing certificate will equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in teaching roles in almost any healthcare setting.
Designed for BSN-prepared nurses, coursework prepares you to use assessment and evaluation strategies effectively, analyze curriculum components for contemporary nursing education, and support student growth. You will examine learning theories and teaching strategies foundational to classroom and clinical instruction in academic settings, learn to lead change and quality improvement measures, and develop knowledge and skills relevant to teaching in institutions of higher education.
Coursework counts toward your master’s degree at Lamar University. There are no clinicals or work experience associated with this certificate.
In this online nurse educator certificate program, you will:
- Deepen your understanding of curriculum development
- Master teaching and evaluation strategies
- Gain a thorough comprehension of learning theory
- Deepen your understanding of curriculum development
- Master teaching and evaluation strategies
- Gain a thorough comprehension of learning theory
Career outcomes for the nursing education certificate program online:
- Nursing Faculty
- Healthcare Consultant
- Curriculum Development Specialist
- Nursing Education Coordinator
- Staff Development Officer
- Nursing Faculty
- Healthcare Consultant
- Curriculum Development Specialist
- Nursing Education Coordinator
- Staff Development Officer
*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and program certificates in nursing at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, are accredited through 2025 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org.
Tuition
Advance your career affordably with our budget-friendly tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Program Certificate in Nursing Education online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Education Certificate | $397 | $1,192 | $3,575 |
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these important dates and deadlines
Our online certificate in nursing education program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/7/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/15/25 | 5/20/25 | 7/31/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 |
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Admissions
Explore the streamlined admission process for the nursing education certificate
The online nurse educator certificate program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Current RN License
- BSN Degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Current RN license
- Submit documentation of your current, unencumbered, state-issued nursing license
- Online application
- Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online
- 3.0 GPA
- Cumulative from last 60 hours
- BSN degree
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited university
- No GRE or MAT required
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
Courses
Explore the courses in our online certificate in nursing education program
The Lamar University nursing education certificate program consists of 9 credit hours.
