Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Nursing Post Masters Graduate Certificates (Online)

Admission is limited to the most qualified applicants. Applicants shall:

  • Hold a Master degree in nursing from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program.
  • Provide evidence of current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in Georgia.
  • Have graduated from their MSN program with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 on a 4.0.

An application is complete when all of the following have been submitted:

  • Application form and non-refundable application fee: $35 online, $40 paper
  • Three letters of reference from professionals who can speak to the applicant's experience and potential for success in master's studies.
  • Official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended.
  • Current résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Copy of RN license and APRN license, if applicable.

For applicants with an APRN degree seeking additional certifications, in addition to the above requirements, the student will submit copies of all APRN course syllabi and communicate with the program coordinator to develop an individualized program of study.

Students will apply for a certificate (similar to applying for graduation). The certificate will appear on a student’s transcripts but the student will not receive a diploma or participate in commencement. To be awarded a certificate, student must complete a minimum of 11 hours of coursework at Georgia College.

Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate (Online)

Policies that apply to all post-Master's certificate programs are located in the Nursing certificate section of this catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Supporting Core Courses

NRSG 5480Advanced Nursing Assessment

3

NRSG 5480LAdv Nurs Assessment Clinical

0

NRSG 5800Applied Pharmacology

3

NRSG 6300Adv Physio & Pathophysiology

3

Clinical Courses

NRSG 7000Primary Care of Adults I

4

NRSG 7000LPrim Care of Adults I Clinical

0

NRSG 7010Primary Care of Adults II

4

NRSG 7010LPrim Care Adults II Clinical

0

NRSG 7030Primary Care of Women

4

NRSG 7030LPrimary Care of Women Clinical

0

NRSG 7050Prim Care of Children & Adoles

4

NRSG 7050LPrim Care of Chld & Adole Clin

0

NRSG 7410Primary Care Practicum

6

NRSG 7410LPrimary Care Practicum

0

Nurse Educator Post-Masters Certificate (Online)

Policies that apply to all post-Master's certificate programs are located in the Nursing certificate section of this catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Total Credit Hours:31

Supporting Core Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 5480Advanced Nursing Assessment

3

NRSG 5480LAdv Nurs Assessment Clinical

0

NRSG 5500Perspectives of Adv Nur Pract

2

NRSG 5800Applied Pharmacology

3

NRSG 6300Adv Physio & Pathophysiology

3

Total Credit Hours:11

Clinical Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 6120Implement Edu Prog in Nursing

4

NRSG 6120LImplement Edu Prog in Nursing

0

NRSG 6121Advanced Clinical Practice

2

NRSG 6121LAdvanced Clinical Practice

0

NRSG 6125Curriculum Design & Evaluation

3

NRSG 6500Grad Nursing Practicum Develop

1

NRSG 6551Graduate Nursing Practicum

3 - 7

NRSG 6551LGraduate Nursing Practicum Lab

0

Total Credit Hours:20

Nurse Midwifery Post-Masters Certificate (Online)

Policies that apply to all post-Master's certificate programs are located in the Nursing certificate section of this catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Total Credit Hours:36

Supporting Core Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 5480Advanced Nursing Assessment

3

NRSG 5480LAdv Nurs Assessment Clinical

0

NRSG 5800Applied Pharmacology

3

NRSG 6300Adv Physio & Pathophysiology

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Clinical Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 7300Women's Health I

5

NRSG 7300LWomen's Health I Lab

0

NRSG 7310Women's Health II

5

NRSG 7310LWomen's Health II Clinical

0

NRSG 7320Unique Women's Health Issues

1

NRSG 7330Postpartum & Primary Care Wm

5

NRSG 7330LWomen's Health III Clinical

0

NRSG 7340Midwifery: Intrapartam Newborn

5

NRSG 7340LMidwifery Lab

0

NRSG 7500Wmn's Hlth/Midwifery Practicum

6

NRSG 7500LWmn's Hlth/Midwifery Residency

0

Total Credit Hours:27

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate (Online)

Policies that apply to all post-Master's certificate programs are located in the Nursing certificate section of this catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Total Credit Hours:32

Supporting Core Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 5480Advanced Nursing Assessment

3

NRSG 5480LAdv Nurs Assessment Clinical

0

NRSG 5800Applied Pharmacology

3

NRSG 6300Adv Physio & Pathophysiology

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Clinical Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 5810Adv Psychopharm Neurobio

3

NRSG 7100Fdtn for Psychiatric Nursing

4

NRSG 7100LFndn Psych Nursing Lab

0

NRSG 7110Psych Mental Health Nursing I

4

NRSG 7110LPsyc Mental Health Nurs I Lab

0

NRSG 7120Psych Mental Health Nursing II

4

NRSG 7120LPsyc Mental Health Nurs II Lab

0

NRSG 7200Psyc Mental Hlth Nur Practicum

6

NRSG 7200LPsyc Mental Hlth Practicum Lab

0

Total Credit Hours:23

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate (Online)

Policies that apply to all post-Master's certificate programs are located in the Nursing certificate section of this catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Total Credit Hours:31

Supporting Core Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 5480Advanced Nursing Assessment

3

NRSG 5480LAdv Nurs Assessment Clinical

0

NRSG 5800Applied Pharmacology

3

NRSG 6300Adv Physio & Pathophysiology

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Clinical Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:

NRSG 7300Women's Health I

5

NRSG 7300LWomen's Health I Lab

0

NRSG 7310Women's Health II

5

NRSG 7310LWomen's Health II Clinical

0

NRSG 7320Unique Women's Health Issues

1

NRSG 7330Postpartum & Primary Care Wm

5

NRSG 7330LWomen's Health III Clinical

0

NRSG 7500Wmn's Hlth/Midwifery Practicum

6

NRSG 7500LWmn's Hlth/Midwifery Residency

0

Total Credit Hours:22