College of Nursing
Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership Graduate Certificate
Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership Graduate Certificate
Course Delivery
100% online
Total Credits
23
Approximate Program Cost
$12,300
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Program Overview
The Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree the additional specialized knowledge for the nursing administration and health systems leadership.
Certificates will often augment what you learned in your master's or doctoral program, so you may have completed some of the certificate course requirements already. If you include the syllabus for each completed course with your application, a gap analysis will be conducted to see which courses transfer.
Accreditation
This certificate program at Kent State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and recognized by the National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education 2013 – 2022: Kent State University recognized for “Advancing the Science of Nursing Education”.
Admissions Requirements
Domestic U.S. Students
- Master's degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing practice from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000 scale
- Goal statement (no more than 250 words) describing reasons for seeking the certificate in the identified specialty and professional goals
- Official transcript(s)
- Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which practicum hours will be completed
- Résumé or vita
- Transcript(s) of all previous graduate coursework
- Syllabi of all courses to considered for transfer in the gap analysis
- Three letters of reference from health care professionals or faculty members
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 560 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 83 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 78 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 55 PTE score
Kent State University College of Nursing is currently able to accept students from certain states into our online programs. Please consult the approved states for online learning list prior to applying.
International Students
International students may apply to our online MSN concentrations and certificates only if they meet admission criteria, especially the criterion, "graduation with a BSN from an accredited university." Also, the College of Nursing must be able to offer the program and develop an affiliation agreement with a healthcare practicum site in the student's country. To determine if you meet this criterion and if the college can offer the program, please contact Dr. Jay Hays, Student Services in the College of Nursing, at 330-672-8800.
Information for International Student Admissions
For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies admission website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education’s admission website.
Important Dates
Tuition and Fees
| Ohio Residents | Out of State/International* | ||||
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Program Cost | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Program Cost |
| $536 | $1,608 | Approximate Cost: $12,300 | $546 | $1,638 | Approximate Cost: $12,500 |
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $12 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs please contact the One Stop for Student Services at 330-672-6000, or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
*Out-of-state/International tuition includes a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for all students enrolled in an online program.