Program Overview

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Certificate)

Overview

Students working toward a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) can specialize as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Earning the PNP Graduate Certificate enables students to meet the physiological and psychological needs of children in a variety of pediatric health care settings, such as private practice, ambulatory settings, school-based clinics, subspecialty clinics and within the home. Graduate students train to provide care to children from birth through young adult, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of, and relying on real-world experience in, pediatric primary health care. This includes well childcare and the prevention and management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions.

Coursework Location(s)

• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 30 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

• 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.)
• 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.)
• 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.