Certificate Programs
The Armstrong Atlantic State University Graduate Program in Nursing offers post-master's certificate programs for students with previously earned Master of Science in Nursing degrees. A post-master's certificate may be earned for preparation as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing Administration, Adult Nurse Practitioner, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Admission Standards:
- Students with previously earned master of science in nursing degrees may apply for admission to earn a post-master's certificate. A program of study must be submitted to the dean of graduate studies.
- A student must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies on a degree or limited admission.
- Each student will file a program of study with the School of Graduate Studies
- A minimum overall grade point average of B or better must be earned for the certificate to be awarded on the graduate level.
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-Master's Certificate
| Support Courses | 11 Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 7740 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 7741 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 6600 | Epidemiology Foundations for Nursing Interventions | 2 |
| NURS 7767 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| Major Courses | 11 Hours | |
| NURS 8851 | Adult CNS I | 3 |
| NURS 8852 | Adult CNS II | 4 |
| NURS 8853 | Adult CNS III: Practicum | 4 |
| Optional Courses | ||
| NURS 8895 | Independent Study | 3 |
| NURS 8896 | Selected Topics in Nursing | 3 |
| Total | 22 Hours |
Adult Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
| Support Courses | 11 Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 7740 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 7741 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 6600 | Epidemiology Foundations for Nursing Interventions | 2 |
| NURS 7767 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| Major Courses | 19 Hours | |
| NURS 8841 | Adult Primary Health Care I | 5 |
| NURS 8842 | Adult Primary Health Care II | 5 |
| NURS 8843 | Gerontological Concepts | 3 |
| NURS 8844 | Adult Primary Health Care III | 6 |
| Optional Courses | ||
| NURS 8895 | Independent Study | 3 |
| NURS 8896 | Selected Topics in Nursing | 3 |
| Total | 30 Hours |
For more information, please contact the Nursing Department at (912) 344-2575 or nursing@armstrong.edu
Last Updated: August 31, 2009