Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Administrator or Educator

Program

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Administrator

Graduates of this track have a theoretical base of human behavior theories and psychopathology as underpinnings in psychotherapeutic processes which include mental health assessment, diagnostic formulations, and include therapeutic interventions in individual and group treatment modalities.  Additionally, graduates have course work and practica in administration, finance, and delivery systems.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Educator

Graduates of this track have a sound theoretical base of neurobiology, human behavior, and psychopathology as underpinnings in psychotherapeutic processes which include mental health assessment, diagnostic formulations, and therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family treatment.  Additionally, graduates have course work and practica in the educator role in academic and health service agencies.

Course Requirements


(Prior to registering each semester, students need to meet with their advisor for individual program planning)

Research Courses

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Credits

Cognate Courses

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Credits

Functional Area Courses

Choice of Administrator or Educator

Sub-Total Credits
12-15

Administrator/Executive

  • Sage’s PAD/HSA 558 or HSA 565 can be substituted for NSG 652.  Need computer skills (Excel background and ability to manipulate Excel in budgeting), and some beginning facility in accounting.
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NSG Nursing Elective  +
3
NSG Functional Area Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
6
Total Credits
39-42