Post-Master's Curriculum

The Post-Master Nursing Programs educates professional nurses for advanced practice in nursing either as clinical nurse specialists in adult nursing, gerontology nursing, nurse managers, adult nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners, gerontology nurse practitioners, adult or family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. The curriculum has the integration of nursing science, concepts and theories from related disciplines, along with practice and research. Opportunity is provided to pursue individual interests with respect to clientele and health care settings.

Program Overview

The curriculum consists of core courses, support courses and role courses. The core courses provide a foundation in nursing theory, research design, health policies, professional issues and concepts of advanced practice nursing. Support courses provide the knowledge and skills necessary for specialized advanced practice nursing. Additional specialization and application of theories occur in the role courses.

The program seeks to prepare nurses with specialized knowledge and skills for advanced practice nursing and as a foundation for doctoral study. It builds upon undergraduate education in nursing and adds depth in areas of specialization, scholarship, and research.