Important: This certificate plan is effective for those starting in the fall 2023 through summer 2024. This certificate plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change certificates.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
NURS 751	Neurobiology and Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders	3
NURS 752	Clinical Psychopharmacology	2
NURS 753	Psychotherapeutic Theories, Frameworks, and Modalities	3
NURS 754	Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I Adult/Gero 1	4
NURS 755	Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II Pediatrics/Family 2	5
NURS 821	Comprehensive Exam: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Pass) 3	0
Total Hours		17

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Practicum I: 224 hours

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Practicum II: 280 hours

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This exam is specific for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students and cannot be replaced by NURS 820

Notes

• Students who want to apply certificate courses to a graduate degree program will have to abide by the GPA and grade requirements of that degree

Completion Requirements

• 17 total hours
• All courses must be completed through Liberty University
• 3.0 GPA
• No grade lower than a B may be applied to the certificate
• Certificate must be completed within 2 years
• 504 Total Practicum hours required
• Successful completion of Comprehensive Exam
• Submission of Certificate Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Online Format