Program Overview

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CAGS)

Program Overview

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) is designed to allow a registered nurse with at least a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) to obtain a nurse practitioner certification by completing the required coursework to prepare for the certification exam. The program coordinator will conduct a gap analysis of applicants’ academic transcripts to identify the courses they will need to complete in order to obtain the relevant post master’s certificate. The CAGS is available in three practice areas: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Curriculum

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a part-time program offered in a hybrid format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. Students must take at least four courses (two didactic and two clinical) at Rowan University to receive the CAGS. Students may obtain more than one certification, but only one certificate may be completed at a time due to the amount of clinical practicum hours required.

• 9 Courses / 27 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: No
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes
  • Minimum 750 Clinical Hours

Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) ---|---|--- Required Courses: 27 S.H. NURS 05551 | Theoretical Foundations of Psychotherapy Across the Life Span* | 3 NURS 05552 | Biopsychosocial Assessment and Differential Diagnosis | 3 NURS 05553 | Principles of Psychopharmacology Across the Life Span* | 3 NURS 05554 | Behavior Theory I: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family | 3 NURS 05555 | Behavior Clinical Practicum I: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family (250 hours) | 3 NURS 05556 | Behavior Theory II: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family | 3 NURS 05557 | Behavior Clinical Practicum II: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family (250 hours) | 3 NURS 05558 | Behavior Theory III: Care of the Child and Adolescent and Family | 3 NURS 05559 | Behavior Clinical Practicum III: Care of the Child and Adolescent and Family (250 hours) | 3

Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy

The program coordinator will conduct a gap analysis of applicants’ academic transcripts to identify the courses they will need to complete in order to obtain the relevant post master’s certificate. Syllabi from requested transfer credits from all prior academic institutions are required. For didactic coursework, only graded courses are accepted; no P/NC grades are accepted. A "pass" or "satisfactory" would be acceptable for clinical course work. A personal course sequence will be developed based upon the nurse practitioner practice area in which the student would like to obtain their certification.

• Up to 6 credits of course equivalents may be transferred in for didactic courses only (NURS 05551, 05552 and 05553)*
• Course must reflect a grade of B or better (at least 3.000 on a 4.000 scale)
• The courses and credits must be deemed equivalent to required courses and credits in the anticipated/requested program
• The coursework must have been completed within the past 10 years.

Admission Requirements

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of the number of credits earned; presented in a sealed official envelope)
• Current professional resume
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NJ
• Individual Professional Malpractice Insurance
• Copy of all valid CPR cards
• Interview. Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admission Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.

Deadlines, Tuition and Financial Aid

Entry Terms & Deadlines Tuition Financial Aid

The chart below details available entry terms for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program, as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

Entry Term | Application Deadline ---|--- Fall | July 1 Spring | November 1 Summer | April 1

Rates

We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.