Program Overview

Nursing Leadership Graduate Certificate

The Nursing Leadership Graduate Certificate is a fully online program designed to help nurses build the skills to become effective leaders in academic and healthcare settings. This program will prepare baccalaureate, master's, and doctorally-prepared nurses to be proficient in leadership and management skills, including managing human resources and budgets, recognizing changes that impact organizations, and developing and implementing policies.

Program-at-a-Glance

• Credit Hours: 13 Hours
• Cost per Credit Hour: $556.12
• Completion Time: 3 semesters
• Special Requirements: Must have a bachelor's degree

Course Requirements

The following courses are required for the Nursing Leadership Graduate Certificate:

• Policy and Politics in Healthcare | 3 hrs.
• Quality and Leadership in Healthcare Systems | 4 hrs.
• Economics and Finance in Healthcare Systems | 3 hrs.
• Leadership and Organizational Theory | 3 hrs.

Additional Note

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.

Admission Requirements

The following is required from all graduate applicants:

• See Admission Requirements and Procedures.

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information for additional information concerning graduate enrollment and general requirements for certificate programs.

Progression Policy

Progression in the program requires a minimum grade of C in all courses and an overall GPA of 3.0 each semester. Failure to achieve a minimum grade of C in all courses and an overall GPA of 3.0 will deem the student ineligible to progress in the program and the student will be required to withdraw or be dismissed from the program. Students cannot earn a grade of C in more than two courses regardless of the GPA. Receiving the third C will deem the student ineligible to progress in the program and the student will be required to withdraw or be dismissed from the program. Students cannot earn a grade of C- in any course regardless of the GPA. Receiving a C- will deem the student ineligible to progress in the program and the student will be required to repeat the course if eligible. Students cannot earn a grade of D+, D, D, or F in any course regardless of the GPA. Receiving a grade of D+, D, or F will deem the student ineligible to progress in the program and the student will be required to withdraw or be dismissed from the program. Students who withdraw from the program may be eligible for readmission to the program. Students eligible for re-admission will be required to follow the current admission process as new applicants. Should an applicant be re-admitted they will be considered a new student and will be required to complete the entire curriculum.

Estimated Tuition

Estimated Tuition for the Nursing Leadership Graduate Certificate:

• Total Credit Hours Per Semester: 9
• Tuition Per Semester: $5,473.00