Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies

An individual who holds a master's degree in nursing and wishes to complete academic eligibility for certification as a nurse educator and/or seeks continuing professional education may apply for the certificate of advanced graduate studies (CAGS) option. A minimum of 12 hours of coursework in the professional nursing graduate program is required for the CAGS certificate.

Admission requirements:

• Master’s degree in nursing

• Official transcripts

• Resume of work and volunteer experiences

• Two reference forms

• Essay on professional career development