Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Applicant must hold a master's or DNP degree and be certified as a family nurse practitioner
- Minimum cumulative master's GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Current unencumbered APRN licensure
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Narrative statement of applicant's goals
- Three reference forms (one of which should be from your current manager, and two others preferably from nurses holding a graduate degree in nursing or a related field)
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent electronically to etranscripts@siue.edu directly from the institution or mailed to:
SIUE Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Applicants may follow up with the graduate nursing advisor to check the status of their application.
Graduation Requirements
Doctoral students in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner option must complete all courses with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, which includes successful completion of all clinical practicum experiences.
Curriculum
Post-Master's Certificate Option for Family Nurse Practitioners
Fall Start, Slow Progression
Year 1 (Semester 1)
(3) NURS 641 Psychiatric Interviewing for Nurse Practitioners
Year 1 (Semester 2)
(3) NURS 640 Neurobiology and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Year 1 (Semester 3)
(5) NURS 642 Psychiatric Mental Health I (180 clinical hours)
Year 2 (Semester 1)
(5) NURS 643 Psychiatric Mental Health II (180 clinical hours)
Year 2 (Semester 2)
(3) NURS 644 Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Role Synthesis (180 clinical hours)
Total Hours 19
Total Clinical Hours 540
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Tuition and Fees 2020-2021
| Semester (hours) | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, Year 1 (6 hours) | $2,038.80 | $619.20 | $2,658 |
| Spring, Year 1 (5 hours) | 1,699 | 576 | 2,275 |
| Summer, Year 1 (5 hours) | 1,699 | 576 | 2,275 |
| Fall, Year 2 (3 hours) | 1,019.40 | 429.60 | 1,449 |
| Total (19) | $ 6,456.20 | $2,200.80 | $ 8,657 |
Tuition is $339.80/credit hour and general student fees are $103.20/credit hour based on 2020-2021 rates. Certain nursing courses are assessed a course-specific fee of $88-$153 and are included in fees. Rates beyond summer 2021 are not yet approved and are subject to change. Rates for future terms are provided only as an estimate.
