Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Certificate of Advanced Study

Total (19 units)

All courses are taken through Continuing and Global Education via special sessions. Courses are offered once a year and students proceed through the program as a cohort. There is no part-time option available at this time.

Admissions Criteria

1. A master’s of Science in Nursing or a higher degree (DNP or PhD) from an accredited college.
2. Currently practicing as a primary care nurse practitioner, i.e. Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.
3. A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner is required at the time of application is submitted. Previous mental health experience is preferred, but required.
4. Valid California Nurse Practitioner license and furnishing number.
5. Current Drug Enforcement Administration authorization for Schedule II medications.
6. Three (3) letters of recommendation, with at least one from a recent employer.

Admissions Procedures

1. The deadline for admissions is March 1.
2. Applicants first complete the online University application at calstate.edu/apply.
3. The program has additional requirements for admission. Complete instructions for application to the program are available within the http://calstate.edu/apply process.

All program admissions materials should be sent to:

California State University, Fresno
2345 E. San Ramon Ave. M/S MH25
Fresno, CA 93740
Attn.: Dr. Harkirat Bal, Program Coordinator
All materials must be received by April 1.

Certificate of Advanced Study Requirements: completion of the set program of study (19 units) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher within a 5-year period.