Post-Master's Certificate
Post-master's certificates are offered to enable nurses who hold master's degrees in nursing to gain the knowledge and competencies needed for certification in additional areas. Students enroll in specialty coursework that is part of the master's degree program. Completion of the post-master's option enables students to take the certification examination for the appropriate area of specialty.
Specialty areas of study
- Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner Program
- Child Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner
Admissions Information
The master's program in nursing is open to registered nurses who wish to continue their education by obtaining an advanced degree. There are two admission options: RNs with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and RNs prepared at the associate or diploma level who have had outstanding practice experience and professional involvements. RNs who do not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing must complete additional undergraduate coursework as prerequisites to master's coursework. The determination of required undergraduate coursework is based on an evaluation of each applicant's past academic work and on current undergraduate requirements for the baccalaureate in nursing program.