Curriculum
Some of the graduate program didactic courses are only available in an online format and others may also be available in the classroom. More information about the delivery formats of specific courses is available below. The graduate program advisor can provide additional details about the sequencing of courses and any eligibility requirements.
Post-Master's (non-APRN) Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
| Course Number | Course Title | Delivery Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 50000 | Theoretical Constructs in Nursing | Hybrid | 3 |
| NUR 50200* | Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing | Online (Asynchronous) Classroom |
3 |
| NUR 50300* | Advanced Health Assessment — 45 Clinical Hours | Classroom | 3 |
| NUR 50500 | Sociocultural Influences on Health | Hybrid | 2 |
| NUR 50700* | Physiologic Concepts for Advanced Practice Nursing | Online | 4 |
| NUR 51000 | Research and Evidence-based Nursing Practice | Hybrid | 3 |
| NUR 51100* | Health Promotion for Advanced Practice in Nursing — 45 Clinical Hours | Online (Asynchronous) Classroom |
3 |
| NUR 52200* | Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan | Hybrid | 2 |
| NUR 52500* | Informatics in Nursing | Hybrid | 3 |
| NUR 53800* | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Roles and Therapeutic Modalities | Hybrid | 2 |
| NUR 53900* | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Roles and Therapeutic Modalities Preceptorship — 140 Clinical Hours | Hybrid | 2 |
| NUR 54400* | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Across the Lifespan I | Hybrid | 3 |
| NUR 54500* | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Across the Lifespan I Preceptorship — 210 Clinical Hours | Hybrid | 3 |
| NUR 57600* | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Across the Lifespan II | Hybrid | 3 |
| NUR 57700* | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Across the Lifespan II Preceptorship — 210 Clinical Hours | Hybrid | 3 |
| NUR 63200 | Health Policy: Local to Global | Online | 3 |
| NUR 67400* | Qualitative Initiatives, Leadership APN | Hybrid | 2 |
| NUR 67500* | Role Transition and Synthesis | Online (Asynchronous) Classroom |
2 |
| Course Type | Total Credits |
|---|---|
| Graduate Nursing Core | 14 credit hours |
| Advanced Practice Nursing Core | 17 credit hours |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Curriculum | 18 credit hours |
| Total | 49 credit hours |
*Courses are required.
All other courses will be reviewed during individual GAP analysis.