Fairfield University PMHNP Programs
Fairfield | $1,100 cpc | MSN / DNP
Fairfield University offers two PMHNP tracks: a 59-credit MSN (~$60,770; ~3 years part-time) and a 78-credit DNP (~$91,650; ~3–4 years). Both are delivered on campus with state-of-the-art simulation and extensive clinical placements across Connecticut, totaling ~750 hours for the MSN and ~1,000 hours for the DNP. The programs emphasize holistic, trauma-informed care and hold strong national rankings, including a top-ranked MSN in the state...read more.
Goodwin University PMHNP Program
East Hartford | $949 cpc | MSN
Goodwin University’s CCNE-accredited MSN-PMHNP is a 50-credit, online program with two immersion weekends and 600 clinical hours, typically completed part-time in seven semesters (~3.5 years). Estimated tuition is about $52,000 ($949/credit), and eligible students may receive up to $10,000 in CT Health Horizons scholarships; no GRE is required. Designed for Connecticut RNs, the program blends flexible coursework with diverse clinical placements to prepare graduates for psychiatric mental health practice across the lifespan...read more.
Quinnipiac University PMHNP Programs
Hamden | $995 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Quinnipiac offers two PMHNP tracks delivered 100% online with three one-week on-campus immersions. The MSN requires 57 credits and allows a seamless DNP transition within two years; the certificate requires 34 credits for practicing NPs. The School reports strong outcomes and national recognition, and both tracks provide flexible pacing for working nurses...read more.
Sacred Heart PMHNP Program
Fairfield | $955 per Credit cpc | Certificate / MSN
Sacred Heart University’s College of Nursing in Fairfield, Connecticut offers two CCNE-accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner pathways: a 42-credit MSN track and a 21-credit Post-Master’s Certificate. Both programs are delivered online with small class sizes and include mandatory in-person residency components and 540 total clinical hours. The MSN track takes about 2.5 years full time, while the certificate can be completed in roughly 15 months. Graduates are prepared for national PMHNP certification and advanced practice licensure...read more.
University of Saint Joseph PMHNP Programs
West Hartford | $1,111 cpc | Certificate / MSN / DNP
The University of Saint Joseph offers hybrid PMHNP pathways—MSN, three post-master’s certificates, and a post-master’s DNP—with evening classes (4–6:30 p.m.) and 750+ clinical hours. Training uses a high-fidelity simulation center, a 1:6 faculty-to-student clinical ratio, and placements at partners like Saint Francis, Hartford Hospital, and Yale-New Haven. USJ is CCNE-accredited, charges $1,111 per graduate nursing credit (plus select clinical fees), and offers a 20% alumni tuition discount starting Summer 2025...read more.
Western Connecticut State PMHNP Program
Danbury | 1,671 cpc | Certificate / MSN
Western Connecticut State University offers two PMHNP tracks—an MSN and a Post-Master’s Certificate—tailored for working RNs with evening, online/hybrid formats. Both include 540 supervised clinical hours across diverse psychiatric settings and emphasize strong certification outcomes. Tuition is competitive, with the MSN estimated at $31–40k over 3–4 years and the certificate at $15–25k over 1–2 years, depending on prerequisites...read more.
Yale PMHNP Programs
New Haven | Certificate / MSN
Yale offers Hybrid, Residential, and Post-Master’s PMHNP tracks with CCNE accreditation. The Hybrid program is live-online, part-time only, and includes three on-campus immersions; the Residential option is full-time on campus. All tracks prepare students for ANCC PMHNP certification and use simulation, telehealth, and faculty-supported clinicals to build competency across the lifespan...read more.