Post Masters Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
The Post Master’s Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares individuals to assume responsibility for the provision of healthcare in the areas of mental health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical management of mental health conditions. The program is completed through full-time study in a preceptor clinical setting, providing a flexible, executive-education format in which the theoretical content of all courses is taught in only four consecutive days a month.
A Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college/university or the equivalent of a U.S. Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college/university based on a university approved foreign credential evaluation for the PMC PMHNP applicants.
An absolute cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited post-secondary schools attended
A current and unrestricted registered nurse license in the state of California
Statistics course (3 units) completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to matriculation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation (academic/professional)
Two letters of recommendation must be from a current or past nursing supervisor/manager
Recommendations should address the following areas:
Relationships with work (paid or voluntary) associates
Work competence
Communication and interpersonal skills with persons of diverse backgrounds
Leadership skills or potential
Values, ethical standards, responsibility and initiative
Personal Goal Statement (2-3 pages)
The applicant’s goals must be congruent with those of the MMDCON, the University, and the applicant’s chosen specialty. May be submitted online via NursingCAS, in a PDF or Word format. The goal statement is an opportunity for students to share their career plans with the admissions committee upon completing their graduate degree.
Applicants who fall below the eligibility requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In each case, additional supplemental items may be required.
For International Students
We do not require a separate application or an additional fee, and you should be prepared to meet all admissions requirements outlined above. However, any coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. course equivalency from one of the following (a course-by-course evaluation, including equivalent degree with GPA, is required):
Proficiency in English is mandatory. All applicants whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum overall score is 84; 24 is the minimum in the speaking section, and 24 is the minimum score in the writing section.
If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our Office of International Affairs can help.
