Micro-Credentials
Micro-credentials are short, focused, asynchronous learning experiences delivered in manageable, flexible segments designed to professionally develop nurses with in-demand skills without the commitment to a formalized degree or certificate program.
Micro-credentials require a total of two 3-credit-hour courses and enable:
- Targeted skill development by enhancing nurses’ performance and contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Ongoing professional growth, critical in adapting to constantly evolving health care standards and clinical practices.
- Preparation for future trends by keeping nurses up to date on current trends and emerging competencies in health care.
- Stackable learning paths by allowing nurses to build toward certificates and advanced degrees.
Prepares nurses with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to excel as educators, mentors and leaders in nursing education. This micro-credential also serves as an introductory pathway to the Nurse Educator Post-Baccalaureate Certificate or Master of Science in Nursing.
Prepares nurses to effectively lead within complex, dynamic and interconnected health care systems, driving positive change and creating sustainable impact. This micro-credential also serves as an introductory pathway for the Systems Leadership Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Admissions
UC College of Nursing’s graduate certificate programs use a rolling-admissions process and close the application window when programs reach capacity.
Note: In alignment with the state regulations enforced for our graduate programs, the college cannot accept microcredential applications from individuals who plan to live in the following states while a student: Arizona, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Washington.
| Spring |
Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1 | Apr. 1 | Aug. 1 |
| Spring |
Summer | Fall |
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| N/A |
Apr. 1 | Aug. 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident |
Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) |
$836 per credit |
$851 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) |
$8,359 per semester |
$8,509 per semester |
Online Learning Fee:
- $57 per credit, capped at $563 per semester
Note: Students in this program are not eligible for financial aid.
Talk to an Admissions Counselor
Contact an admissions counselor today via email at nursingbearcats@uc.edu or 513-558-3600.