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2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

Transcultural Nursing Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Certificate Requirements — 10-11 Credits

Using Leininger’s theory, the certificate in transcultural nursing prepares the nurse to provide culturally congruent and competent nursing care based upon qualitative analysis and other research methodology. Field experiences are a required component of the program offered in a summers only format. The certificate option is designed for master's in nursing students, post-baccalaureate or post-master's students and senior level undergraduate nursing students.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses — 7-8 hours

Transcultural Nursing Courses (7-8 hours)

NURS 510Concepts in Transcultural Nursing

3

NURS 511Advanced Transcultural Nursing and Research

3

NURS 512Transcultural Nursing Field Experience

3

Graduate Elective — 3 hours

SRM 680Introduction to Qualitative Research

3

or

One additional elective with instructor approval.