NSHS Curriculum

Time to certificate completion: Three to four semesters

Number of credits: 12 credits

Educational delivery format: The Nursing in School Health Services certificate consists of 12 credit hours offered primarily online with mostly asynchronous modules. Some courses may have live synchronous sessions whereby students log in for guest lectures or meetings. Some electives are only offered in an on-campus format. Most students complete the certificate taking one class per semester but may have to take two classes in one semester depending on course offerings.

Coursework:
Required Courses:
  • School Health Roles and Responsibilities (3 credits)
  • Management of School Health Services (3 credits)
  • Children with Special Needs in Schools (3 credits)

 

Elective Coursework Options: (total of 3 credits required)
  • Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
  • Cultural Competence in Health (2 credits)
  • Optimizing Personal Health, Happiness & Well-being (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Health Literacy (3 credits)
  • Dimensions of Wellness and Resilience (3 credits)
  • Psychological Perspectives on Education (3 credits)
  • Family Development (3 credits)
  • Child Development (3 credits)
  • Minority Perspectives: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender (3 credits)