Coursework
Course Requirements
Students must be admitted into the university before registering for this program.* Note: Units shown in parentheses are theory units/clinical units.
| Advanced Practice Specialty Courses | 28 units | |
|---|---|---|
| GNRS 533 | Psychiatric Theories across the Life Span | 3 |
| GNRS 534 | Psychiatric Assessment across the Life Span | 2 |
| GNRS 535 | Psychiatric Interventions and Health Promotion across the Life Span | 5 |
| GNRS 536 | Psychiatric Interventions with the Adult and Aging Client | 3 |
| GNRS 537 | Psychiatric Interventions with the Adolescents | 3 |
| GNRS 538 | Psychiatric Interventions with Selected Vulnerable Populations | 4 |
| GNRS 539 | Psychosocial Primary Health Care of the Adult & Aging Family | 4 |
| GNRS 589 | Adolescent Health Care | 2 (2/0) |
*Students may be given transfer credits for previous content completed in a master’s degree program. Students who hold current California certification as a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife, and students who hold a master’s degree in nursing and/or national certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) may challenge or request waiver of the coursework required for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program, as appropriate to the student’s current specialty. Petitions for challenge or waiver of courses must be initiated upon admission and approved through the School of Nursing Graduate Council. Students must show proof of current nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a semester?
15 weeks (12 in the summer)
How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students generally attend class one to two nights per week, depending on
the number of classes in which they are enrolled.
How soon can I finish this program?
Most students complete the program in one year.
How are clinicals arranged?
The School of Nursing faculty and staff arrange clinical settings with some student
input as needed.
What kind of clinical settings are available?
The School of Nursing identifies appropriate clinical settings
based on the student’s specialty. Settings may include hospitals, primary
care clinics, churches, and schools, to name a few.
How do I figure out my schedule?
Knowledgeable faculty advisors assist students with a comprehensive course planner to ensure course continuity throughout the program.
