The Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Arkansas is a Full Time Graduate Certificate program offered on the Online campus in Fayetteville , United States of America. The program is delivered online in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.
About Graduate Certificate in Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Hold master's degree in nursing
- Value teamwork
- Have strong communication skills
- Are interested in caring for people's mental health
- Are a good problem solver
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Arkansas
Entry Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
- A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
- Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Community mental health centers
- Outpatient clinics
- Acute care inpatient hospitals
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Correctional and long-term care facilities
Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Arkansas
How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at University of Arkansas
Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.
Step 2
Submit all required application materials including:
- Transcript Evaluation
- Transcripts
- IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
- Financial Documents
- Proof of Immunity
- Documents Required by Your Program of Interest
Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.
Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.
Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

United States of America, Fayetteville