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Felician University is an independent, co‑educational Catholic/Franciscan institution nationally recognized for educational excellence. Our online graduate programs are designed for service‑oriented professionals looking to advance their careers, whether you’re drawn to mental-health counseling or advanced practice nursing. With Felician’s online options, you’ll experience the same academic rigor and dedicated support as our campus-based offerings.
You’ll also enjoy the flexibility to balance your personal and professional responsibilities while pursuing an advanced degree. Our way of education—The Felician Way—blends experiential learning, expert faculty, and affordability—empowering you to grow in service to your community.
Nursing Programs
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Online MSN-FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Prepare for a role as a primary care provider supporting patients of all ages.
- 39 credit hours
- 750 clinical hours
- One campus residency
- Two intakes per year
- Two years/ six semesters
- CCNE accredited
- BSN from accredited program (approved by the State Board of Nursing)
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- Undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, health assessment
With primary care shortages across the country, FNPs play a major role in expanding access to care — they represent nearly 70% of all nurse practitioners, making them the largest contributors in the NP workforce.*
- Have a BSN? Learn about our Online MSN-FNP Degree
- Have an MSN? Learn about our Online Post-Master's FNP Certificate
*AANP, NP Facts Sheet
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Post-Master's FNP Online
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Prepare for a role as a primary care provider supporting patients of all ages.
- 21 credit hours
- 750 clinical hours
- One campus residency
- Two years / six semesters
- CCNE accredited
- MSN from accredited program approved by BON in state where school is located
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- Two letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, health assessment
With primary care shortages across the country, FNPs play a major role in expanding access to care — they represent nearly 70% of all nurse practitioners, making them the largest contributors in the NP workforce.*
- Have a BSN? Learn about our Online MSN-FNP Degree
- Have an MSN? Learn about our Online Post-Master's FNP Certificate
*AANP, NP Facts Sheet
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Online MSN-PMHNP
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Improve outcomes assessing and treating mental health needs across the lifespan.
- 39 credit hours in total
- 750 clinical hours
- $793 per credit hour - $30,927 degree cost (excludes fees)
- Two years to completion
- Full-time (two courses per semester)
- BSN from accredited program (approved by Board of Nursing)
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- Resume
- Undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, health assessment
With millions living in mental-health shortage areas across the country, PMHNPs play a major role in expanding access to care — they are critical providers helping to close gaps in psychiatric and behavioral health services.*
- Have a BSN? Learn about our Online MSN-PMHNP Degree
- Have an MSN? Learn about our Online Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate
*AANP / HRSA Mental Health, HPSA Data
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Post-Master's PMHNP Online
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Improve outcomes assessing and treating mental health needs across the lifespan.
- 21 credit hours
- 750 clinical hours
- $793 per credit hour — $16,653 degree cost (excludes fees)
- Two years to completion
- Full-time (two courses per semester)
- MSN from accredited program approved by BON in state where school is located
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- Resume
- Undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, health assessment
- Prerequisites: Adv Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysicology and Adv Pharmacology
- Adv Pharmacology must have been completed with 5 years of finishing the program
- A gap analysis of prior MSN work is required. You may be required to take up to 9 pre-req credits
With millions living in mental-health shortage areas across the country, PMHNPs play a major role in expanding access to care — they are critical providers helping to close gaps in psychiatric and behavioral health services.*
- Have a BSN? Learn about our Online MSN-PMHNP Degree
- Have an MSN? Learn about our Online Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate
*AANP / HRSA Mental Health, HPSA Data
Counseling Programs
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Online MA - Counseling Psychology
Online MA - Counseling Psychology
- Prepare for a career in counseling helping clients navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based support.
- 60 credit hours
- 100 Practicum hours, 600+ Internship hours
- Three intakes per year (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Two years and three months/ seven semesters (full-time)
- Three years and three months / ten semesters (part-time)
- MPCAC accredited
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- 9 credits in psychology/social sciences
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview
With millions of Americans experiencing mental health challenges, general counselors play a major role in expanding access to care, helping meet the growing demand for therapeutic services in schools, clinics, and communities.*
*HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Report
- Learn about our Online MA in Counseling Psychology
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Online MA - Counseling Psychology Forensic Track
Forensic
- Step into a specialized role, applying psychological insights within justice-system settings.
- 60 credit hours
- 100 Practicum hours, 600+ Internship hours
- Three intakes per year (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Two years and three months/ seven semesters (full-time)
- Three years and three months / ten semesters (part-time)
- MPCAC accredited
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- 9 credits in psychology/social sciences
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview
In the justice system, forensic counselors play a major role in addressing mental health needs among individuals in legal settings — helping reduce recidivism and supporting rehabilitation through evidence-based interventions.*
*Bureau of Justice Statistics & HRSA Mental Health Workforce Data
- Learn about our Online MA in Counseling Psychology – Forensic Track
