Expand your career opportunities
You already hold a master's degree in nursing, but your career interests have expanded. Post-master's certificates are designed to help with exactly that!
Courses vary based on your educational background, past coursework and certification goals. Mechanisms for equivalency credit and validation of previous coursework mean you won't be starting from scratch.
The online nurse educator post-master's certificate is for the student that already has an MSN and wishes to obtain knowledge to become a nurse educator. Do you want to provide care in medically underserved areas? Consider the family nurse practitioner post-master's certificate.
Flexible by design
You'll get the flexibility of a fully online program without losing the personalized support that makes Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ different. Faculty in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ of Nursing are known for being knowledgeable and genuinely invested in your success — you'll feel that difference throughout the program.
Resources
The student handbook goes in depth on expectations, requirements, evaluation procedures and more. When considering whether Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Master of Science in Nursing is a proper fit for you, be sure to read through this handbook.
Accredited program
The master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program at Stephen F. Austin State University is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 404.975.5000, , 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the .
Information below is provided in compliance of ACEN .
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Can I participate remotely?
Yes. This program is delivered entirely online.
How long will it take to complete?
Timeline varies based on your background and degree plan. Contact the program coordinator for a personalized evaluation.
Apply to the Master of Science in Nursing program
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's graduate school requirements
- achieve an undergraduate 2.5 GPA or higher overall
- have a valid, unencumbered nursing license
- and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and be approved as an overlap student.
It's preferred that you also have at least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Ready? Complete the graduate school application.
