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Post-Master's Certificate

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Affordable

Tuition rates as low as $665 per credit for partners*

Fast

Complete course curriculum in as little as 12 months

Flexible

Choose from six start dates throughout the year

Program Requirements

Your program of study is personalized at York College. The Director of Graduate Nursing will provide you with an individualized gap analysis to identify specific course/clinical requirements for the post-master’s certificate following your acceptance to the program.

* PLEASE NOTE: No credits can be applied from Direct Entry MSN (first degree/prelicensure) programs.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at York College of Pennsylvania are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Family Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master's Certificate | Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

This post-master's certificate is designed for registered nurses who have already obtained a master's degree and wish to pursue a career as an Family Nurse Practitioner.

Listed below is a suggested progression of courses to fulfill the requirements of the certificate program. You will need to work closely with your Academic Advisor from the Graduate Nursing Department to successfully complete this program.

NUR 570

Family Nurse Practitioner I

NUR 571

Family Nurse Practitioner I Clinical

NUR 572

Family Nurse Practitioner II

NUR 573

Family Nurse Practitioner II Clinical

NUR 574

Family Nurse Practitioner III

NUR 575

Family Nurse Practitioner III Clinical

* Post Master’s students maybe required to complete 56 hours of clinical experience with a nurse practitioner prior to enrolling in the first clinical course in the AGPCNP, FNP, or PMHNP tracks.

Post-Master's Certificate | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

This post-master's certificate is designed for registered nurses who have already obtained a master's degree and wish to pursue a career as an Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Listed below is a suggested progression of courses to fulfill the requirements of the certificate program. You will need to work closely with your Academic Advisor from the Graduate Nursing Department to successfully complete this program.

NUR 560

Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan

NUR 562

Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan I

NUR 563

Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan I Clinical

NUR 564

Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan II

NUR 565

Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan II Clinical

NUR 566

Advanced Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities Across the Lifespan

NUR 567

Advanced Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities Across the Lifespan Clinical

NUR 568

Advanced Diagnosis and Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities in Special Populations

NUR 569

Advanced Diagnosis and Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities in Special Populations Clinical

NUR 698

Independent Study

Summer Session for students without 56 hrs of clinical experience*

* Post Master’s students may be required to complete 56 hours of clinical experience with a nurse practitioner prior to enrolling in the first clinical course in the AGPCNP, FNP, or PMHNP tracks.

Post-Master's Certificate | Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

This post-master's certificate is designed for registered nurses who have already obtained a master's degree and wish to pursue a career as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

Listed below is a suggested progression of courses to fulfill the requirements of the certificate program. You will need to work closely with your Academic Advisor from the Graduate Nursing Department to successfully complete this program.

NUR 522

Diagnosis and Management of Common Health Conditions in Adults/Older Adults I

NUR 523

Diagnosis and Management of Common Health Conditions in Adults/Older Adults I Clinical

NUR 524

Diagnosis and Management of Common Health Conditions in Adults/Older Adults II

NUR 525

Diagnosis and Management of Common Health Conditions in Adults/Older Adults II Clinical

NUR 554

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Seminar

NUR 555

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Seminar Clinical

NUR 556

Comprehensive Care of Older Adults

NUR 557

Comprehensive Care of Older Adults Clinical

NUR 698

Independent Study

Summer Session for students without 56 hrs of clinical experience*

* Post Master’s students may be required to complete 56 hours of clinical experience with a nurse practitioner prior to enrolling in the first clinical course in the AGPCNP, FNP, or PMHNP tracks.