May 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Nursing, Post-Masters Certificate of Advanced Study


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The post-master’s certificate is designed to meet the educational needs of the master’s prepared registered nurse interested in obtaining preparation for practice in an additional specialty. Students enrolled in this program join master’s students enrolled in the respective concentrations.

Post-Master’s Certificates of Advanced Study (CAS) are available in the following specialties:

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan)

Program Requirements


Required courses and clinical hours may vary depending on previous course work and clinical practice.

Requirements for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner


Requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner


Requirements for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner


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