Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (M.S.) Progression

Fall 2025 Plan of Study

Semester 1 (6 credits)

• NURS 505 Advanced Pharmacology (3)
• NURS 522 Advanced Phys/Pathophysiology (3)

Semester 2 (8 credits)

• NURS 500 Theories and Concepts in Nursing (3)
• NURS 538 Psychiatric Diagnostic Reasoning (2)
• NURS 585 Advanced Health Assessment (3)

Semester 3 (7 credits)

• NURS 523 Health Promotion (3)
• NURS 553 Role Development of the NP (2)
• NURS 564 Psychopharmacology (2)

Semester 4 (7 credits)

• NURS 502 Evidence for Practice (3)
• NURS 526 Ethical, Legal, and Health Policy Issues (2)
• NURS 583 Individual Therapy (2)

Semester 5 (9 credits)

• NURS 584 Group and Family Therapies (3)
• NURS 588 Management of Psychopathology I (2)
• NURS 598 Adv Clinical Practicum I (200 hours) (4)

Semester 6 (6 credits)

• NURS 589 Management of Psychopathology II (2)
• NURS 598 Adv Clinical Practicum II (200 hours) (4)

Semester 7 (6 credits)

• NURS 598 Adv Clinical Practicum III (200 hours) (4)
• NURS 997 Independent Study (2)

Total Credits: 49

Clinical Practicum: 600 hr