Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Advanced Graduate Certificate
Upon successfully completing the course sequence, students in our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner advanced graduate certificate program will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the certification exam.
Why choose Rowan Online's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner advanced graduate certificate program?
A flexible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner advanced graduate certificate program with 100% online coursework
Our online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program is designed to support registered nurses with at least a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) in their efforts to become Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), or allow a Nurse Practitioner in another practice area the ability to obtain additional certification which will allow them to work as an PMHNP. Upon successfully completing the course sequence, students will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the certification exam.
2025-2026 Academic Year
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Studying Psychiatric Mental Health online at Rowan
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program requires the completion of 31 graduate credits.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care online courses
- Epidemiology Health Promotion and Disease Management
- Nurse Practitioner Role: History, Practice Regulations, Reimbursement and Ethics
- Theoretical Foundations of Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan
- Biopsychosocial Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
- Principles of Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
- Behavior Theory I: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family
- Behavior Theory II: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family
- Behavior Theory III: Care of the Child and Adolescent and Family
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn an advanced graduate certificate. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you.
Admission Requirements
To begin the admission process for Rowan’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner advanced graduate certificate program, you must submit the following application materials. Once you apply, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your application or notify you of any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed online application
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of the number of credits earned; presented in a sealed official envelope)
- Current professional resume
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NJ
- Individual Professional Malpractice Insurance
- Copy of all valid CPR cards
- Interview. Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admission Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for Rowan’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner advanced graduate certificate program is $869 per credit. This graduate rate reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Careers and Outcomes
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
Have questions about earning an advanced graduate certificate online? Rowan Online offers virtual info sessions that provide a closer look at the educational leadership degree program and Rowan as a whole. Hear from faculty, connect with admissions representatives and learn how the program supports scholar-practitioners through applied research and flexible coursework.
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