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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
