Program Track Overview
Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
The estimated cost for the MSN-PMHNP program is approximately $34,500-41,400 based on typical program requirements (50-60 credits at $690/credit effective Fall 2026) and would take 2 years to complete on a full-time basis or 3 years part-time.
Curriculum
The curriculum blends advanced nursing theory with specialized psychiatric training, including:
- Advanced psychiatric assessment and differential diagnosis
- Psychotherapy modalities and techniques
- Psychopharmacology for mental health conditions
- Mental health policy and healthcare systems
- Evidence-based practice in psychiatric nursing
- Clinical practicum experiences across diverse settings
Specific course listings are not provided on their website yet, but the program emphasizes holistic skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and mental health conditions across all age groups.
Clinicals
Students complete multiple supervised clinical practicum placements in diverse settings including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, primary care practices, correctional facilities, and integrated healthcare systems.
The hands-on clinical training ensures graduates can deliver culturally competent, evidence-based care addressing unique needs of different communities and age groups across the lifespan.
Admissions Requirements
- BSN degree from an accredited institution with minimum 3.0 GPA
- Active RN license in good standing (copy required)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Professional resume
- Completed graduate application
- $50 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
Tuition
Graduate PMHNP tuition is $690 per credit effective Fall 2026.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the national PMHNP certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Specific programmatic accreditation details were not provided in the source material.