Nursing: Post-Master's Certificate
Nursing: Post-Master's Certificate Program
About this program
91Ô´´ post-master’s nursing certificates prepare students to provide and manage care for patients — individually and in groups — with emphases on understanding the clinical progression of patients, care transitions and processes, and evidence-based practice.Ìý
The certificate programs are intended for individuals who already hold a minimum of a master of science in nursing degree and certification/licensing as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist with the core courses and clinical experiences necessary for eligibility for advanced certification.
The post-master’s programs admit students once a year. Applications and supplementary materials for admission must be submitted by April 15 for the summer/fall semester admission.Ìý
Program Concentrations
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse-Midwife
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Application Deadlines
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MSN w/ NP or CNS Spring Start Only | December 10 Final deadline to apply |
MSN w/o NP or CNS | April 1ÌýSummerÌýfinal deadline to apply July 1 Fall final deadline to apply |
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91Ô´´ Tuition
TheÌý2026-2027Ìý91Ô´´ graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,149.
Tuition Credit
Due to a College of Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarship, the student tuition rate is lower than the published 91Ô´´ graduate tuition rate. The final student tuition rate for the Post Master’s Certificate program is $908/credit. Please contact the department for more information.