Specialized Nursing Certificates
Enhance your expertise with a certificate from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Designed for students seeking specialized knowledge, certificates supplement—not replace—academic degrees and provide targeted skills for career advancement.
- If you are a current U-M School of Nursing student, contact [email protected] to discuss adding a certificate.
Nursing Education Certificate
Designed for students currently enrolled in our MSN, DNP or Ph.D. programs, this certificate strengthens teaching skills and instructional strategies for nursing education.
For questions, contact the graduate academic advisors [email protected].
Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Certificates
For nurses who have already completed a master’s or doctoral degree, these certificates expand advanced practice skills in a new focus area:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Primary Care Family NP
- Nurse-Midwifery
For more information, please visit the Post Master’s Certificate Programs page. For questions, contact [email protected]
Interprofessional Mini-Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP)
Designed for nursing, education and social work students, this certificate focuses on trauma-exposed children and adolescents. To earn the certificate, students must complete three 1-credit courses that each require a single synchronous Saturday workshops with pre-work, debriefing and a post-workshop reflection.
- HS 540: Trauma Basics
- HS 541: Trauma Practice
- HS 542: Trauma Systems
For questions, contact Dr. Laura Gultekin at [email protected].
LGBTQ+ Health Mini-Certificate
The LGBTQ+ Health Mini-Certificate Program is designed for graduate students who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in LGBTQIA+ health care. Through three 1-credit mini-courses, students will learn about historical, psychosocial and clinical aspects of LGBTQIA+ health, with an emphasis on advocacy and the creation of inclusive health care environments. Participants will emerge from the program ready to implement inclusive health care policies and practices that improve the quality of care for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
- HS 515: LGBTQIA+ Health History & Policy
- HS 516: LGBTQIA+ Well-being
- HS 517: LGBTQIA+ Advanced (prerequisites: NURS 502, 503, PHARM 620)
A full certificate option is available, requiring an additional 3-credit elective from a pre-approved list.
Contact the graduate academic advisors [email protected] for more information and to declare.
Learn More and Connect
The U-M School of Nursing offers on-campus and virtual events, including faculty-led webinars.
Visit the U-M School of Nursing visitor information page for details.