Masters NP Certificate program

Gerontological/Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP)

This program is administered through the Division of Continuing, Corporate, and Distance Education (CCDE).

The 12 or 21 credit certificate program is designed to assist RNs who have a MS degree in nursing to acquire the knowledge and clinical experience that will prepare them to sit for national certification exams as gero, adult, or family nurse practitioners.

The primary care post master's certificate program is part of the UMass Boston College of Nursing and Health Science Master's of Science in Nursing program. Courses are offered combination online and in the classroom. Student clinical experiences are by arrangement and contract with the University of Massachusetts Boston. Upon completing the program, graduates receive a certificate of post master's graduate education from the University of Massachusetts Boston.