This certificate is intended for registered nurses who wish to formalize their knowledge and skills relative to health care education. It is suitable for professionals who are responsible for staff education, and for nursing and health care faculty in formal educational settings. This is not intended to prepare and certify health educators or certify people to teach in secondary schools. Contact your state office for those certification requirements. Students must earn 18 credits, of which a maximum of six may be transferred from an accredited institution or be applied from a previously-earned degree from Saint Joseph’s College.

The Graduate Program General Policies and Procedures apply to these programs with the following exceptions:

Summer Program

Participation in the Summer Program is not required for certificate programs, but is recommended. Please see the actual program details for any additional admission requirements or prerequisites.