Graduate Programs

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Nursing: Post-Master's Certificate Program: Certificate

The University of Delaware post-master’s certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) prepares graduates to deliver high quality care to patient populations across the mental health and substance disorder continuum. The program includes cutting-edge neuroscience, evidence-based practice, classical theoretical underpinnings and innovative holistic modalities so that practitioners are prepared to provide both psychotherapy and medication management to promote optimal health outcomes in individuals, families and communities. The family psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner prepares graduates who are eligible to sit for national certification exams and subsequently will be eligible for state licensure.

Program Concentrations

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Application Deadlines

FALL:	July 30 Final deadline to apply
SUMMER:	April 15 Final deadline to apply

UD Tuition

The 2023-2024 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,352.

Tuition Credit

Due to a College of Health Sciences Dean’s Scholarship, the student tuition rate is lower than the published UD graduate tuition rate. The final student tuition rate for the Post Master’s Certificate program is $1055/credit. Please contact the department for more information.

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