These requirements are for students meeting the 2024-2025 catalog and after. Please note that this program of study can be individualized. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact graduate nursing.
Required Coursework
Coursework is delivered online and includes a field-based practicum. 18 total credits are required.
Year 1 Coursework
| Semester offered | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | NURS 733 - Psychopathological Disorders Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Fall | NURS 734 - Theories and Interventions for Individuals and Groups | 2 |
| Spring | NURS 732 - Psychopharmacology and Neurobiology Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| Spring | NURS 735 - Advanced Psychiatric Assessment & Differential Diagnosis Across the Lifespan | 2 |
Year 2 Coursework
| Semester Offered | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | NURS 736 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Across the Lifespan I* | 4 |
| Spring | NURS 737 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Across the Lifespan II* | 5 |
*Clinical credits
Completion of Advanced Physical Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Pathophysiology all with a lifespan component are required prior to the start of the first course.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certification exam through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB).