Post-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Certificate Program
Post-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) certificates allow nurses to add another specialty area to their master's degree. Choose from seven available post-master's certificate programs to enhance your nursing skills, expertise and practice scope.
Completion Options
- Choose a full- or part-time workload to complete your degree.
- Completion time varies by certificate program and depends heavily on your completed master's coursework.
Application Deadlines
The application window could close early, if program capacity is reached.
Part 1 deadlines reflect the date when all NursingCAS application materials, except transcripts and references, must be submitted. Transcripts and references are due a month after the posted part 1 deadline.
| Spring '25 |
Summer '25 | Fall '25 |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 15 (Submission deadline) Nov. 15 (Verification deadline) |
Mar. 15 (Submission deadline) Apr. 1 (Verification deadline) |
June 1 (Submission deadline) July 1 (Verification deadline) |
| Note: The Post-MSN Certificate programs in Adult-Gero Acute Care NP, Neonatal NP and Pediatric Acute Care admit for the fall semester start only. | ||
Cincinnati Metro-Area Residents
Individuals who reside in the following counties seeking admission to the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care must apply to the onsite program using the Cincinnati Metro application. Students in these onsite programs can complete 100% of their coursework online.
- Ohio: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren
- Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, Kenton
Programs
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to treat patients 13 and older for brief, but severe, episodes of illness, injury, or trauma in hospitals, ambulatory care facilities or short-term stay settings.
This program, available to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana residents, is offered on campus only.
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to care for patients 13 and older for diagnosis and management of common and complex medical conditions.
This program, available to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana residents, is offered online.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares nurses to diagnose and manage common and complex medical conditions in children and adults.
This program is offered online.
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to manage acute and chronic health conditions for patients from birth to 2 years old.
This program, available for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana residents, offers core classes online and may require an intensive component available on-campus or through Canvas.
The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to manage infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex acute, critical and life-threatening illnesses across a continuum of health care settings.
This program, available to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana residents, is offered online.
The Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide care for patients with complex psychiatric and physical health needs.
This program is offered online only.
Required Prior Coursework
To learn more about prior coursework required for eligibility to take the certification exam after graduation, visit our Required Prior Coursework page.