Program Overview

MSN

Build on your existing skills to further your career as a professional nurse.

Important Dates

• September 1, 2025: Application Deadline
• August 20, 2025:
• October 27, 2025: Application Deadline
• October 15, 2025:
• January 19, 2026: Application Deadline
• January 7, 2026:

Requirements

Begin with 23 credit hours of core curriculum, then specialize your MSN degree in one of three clinical tracks. Explore each clinical track, its requirements, and its curriculum below.

• Valid PA or MD Multistate license, in good standing
• BSN, GPA of 3.0 or above from prior institution(s)
• 1 year of applicable professional RN experience is required

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at York College of Pennsylvania are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Clinical Tracks

Family Nurse Practitioner

• 24-36 months
• 784 clinical hrs
• 47 credits

The Family Nurse Practitioner track leads to a Master of Science degree that prepares you to specialize in the diagnosis and management of both common and complex medical conditions for patients across the lifespan.

The FNP track begins with a solid theoretical foundation then adds clinical experiences in a variety of patient care settings. As you study to become an advanced practice nurse you will learn how to provide cutting edge, evidence-based practice in a role that is in high demand, giving you the skills to contribute to improving healthcare outcomes. Upon graduation you will be eligible to sit for the national FNP certification exam.

Courses

• NUR 503: Health Promotion
• NUR 505: Advanced Pathophysiology
• NUR 506: Research
• NUR 507: Research
• NUR 509/510: Advanced Physical Assessment
• NUR 512: Theory and Roles
• NUR 514: Health Policy
• NUR 520: Pharmacology
• NUR 570: Family Nurse Practitioner I
• NUR 571: Family Nurse Practitioner I Clinical
• NUR 572: Family Nurse Practitioner II
• NUR 573: Family Nurse Practitioner II Clinical
• NUR 574: Family Nurse Practitioner III
• NUR 575: Family Nurse Practitioner III Clinical

Tuition

• Partners: $31,255
• Non-Partners: $32,665

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• 32-36 months
• 784 clinical hrs
• 50 credits

As one of the hottest options in advanced practice nursing, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track leads to a Master of Science degree that prepares you to specialize in the diagnosis and management of patients with mental health conditions.

The PMHNP track offers a solid theoretical foundation and clinical experiences in a variety of patient care settings. As you study to become an advanced practice nurse you will learn how to provide cutting edge, evidence-based practice in a role that is in high demand, giving you skills to contribute to improving healthcare outcomes. Upon graduation you will be eligible to sit for the national PMHNP certification exam.

Courses

• NUR 503: Health Promotion
• NUR 505: Advanced Pathophysiology
• NUR 506: Research
• NUR 507: Research
• NUR 509/510: Advanced Physical Assessment
• NUR 512: Theory and Roles
• NUR 514: Health Policy
• NUR 520: Pharmacology
• NUR 560: Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
• NUR 562/563: Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan I
• NUR 564/565: Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan II
• NUR 566/567: Adv Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities Across the Lifespan
• NUR 568/569: Adv Diagnosis and Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities in Special Populations

Tuition

• Partners: $33,250
• Non-Partners: $34,750

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• 24-36 months
• 784 clinical hrs
• 46 credits

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track leads to a Master of Science degree that prepares you to specialize in the diagnosis and management of both common and complex medical conditions for adolescents and adults.

The AGPCNP track begins with a solid theoretical foundation then adds clinical experiences in a variety of patient care settings. As you study to become an advanced practice nurse you will learn how to provide cutting edge, evidence-based practice in a role that is in high demand, giving you the skills to contribute to improving healthcare outcomes. Upon graduation you will be eligible to sit for the national AGPCNP certification exam.

Courses

• NUR 503: Health Promotion
• NUR 505: Advanced Pathophysiology
• NUR 506: Research
• NUR 507: Research
• NUR 509/510: Advanced Physical Assessment
• NUR 512: Theory and Roles
• NUR 514: Health Policy
• NUR 520: Pharmacology
• NUR 522/523: Diagnosis and Management of Clinical Problems Adults/Older Adults I
• NUR 524/525: Diagnosis and Management of Clinical Problems Adults/Older Adults II
• NUR 554/555: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Seminar, Clinical III
• NUR 556/557: Comprehensive Care of Older Adults

Tuition

• Partners: $30,590
• Non-Partners: $31,970