Please refer to the Post-Master's application packet Health Assessment Skills Evaluation Form for detailed instructions on this requirement. All courses are at the graduate level. Upon acceptance to the program, students generally enroll in one or two courses each for four semesters and one summer. During each semester, most students spend approximately three hours a week in classes and an additional eight hours a week in a practicum. Clinical placements are planned with students according to their learning needs and career plans.
Students pursue clinical experiences with persons across the life span.
There are many excellent clinical sites available in the Triangle area, including mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, home health agencies, and private nurse practices. We offer rich and varied opportunities for clinical practicums with an impressive array of adjunct faculty, other certified specialists in PMH nursing, and other mental health professionals who can serve as clinical preceptors. The classes students attend are regular University classes. The University reserves the right to cancel classes if enrollment is insufficient. This program is designed to be completed within two academic years and one summer session of part-time study.