Program Overview

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certificate)

Overview

As part of the doctoral pathway for nursing practice, students can earn a graduate certificate in the field of family nurse practitioner (FNP). During the plan of study, students learn to provide holistic health care to individuals and families, understanding how to evaluate all aspects of the patient in order to manage a spectrum of conditions - from the episodic, such as coughs and earaches, to the chronic, like diabetes and asthma. The hybrid program (offered in both part-time and full-time formats) employs a blend of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives and hands-on experience through practicum and clinical placements.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Psychology & Human Behavior

Minimum Credit Units

• 34 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Nursing

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.