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Post Master Family Nurse Practitioner

South Dakota State University
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Tuition USD 602 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 313 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location Brookings, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Post Master Family Nurse Practitioner at South Dakota State University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Post Master Family Nurse Practitioner programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: USD 602 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 313 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Post Master Family Nurse Practitioner programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan - Application to Advanced Practice Nursing
  2. Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan
  3. Advanced Assessment - Lifespan Clinical Laboratory
  4. Cultural Competence in Health Care
  5. Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum
  6. Family Nurse Practitioner - Small Group Instruction
  7. Pharmacotherapeutics: Application to Advanced Practice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Application Form - A completed on-line application must be submitted and accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $35.00.Official Transcripts - Domestic degree-seeking students must provide official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions where a degree was earned, or will be earned, and where graduate level coursework was completed. As a courtesy to the applicant, the Graduate School will retrieve all required South Dakota regental transcripts. International degree-seeking students must provide a professional transcript evaluation, performed by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services-accredited evaluation service member (e.g. Educational Perspectives, WES, or ECE) for all international university academic transcripts. Evaluations must include transcript authenticity, Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation, and U.S. degree equivalency and be sent directly from the evaluation service. Applications will not be processed until the evaluation is received from the service. Submitted transcripts become the property of South Dakota State University and will not be returned.Baccalaureate Degree - Admission to the Graduate School requires that the applicant have a baccalaureate degree, or equivalent, from an institution of higher learning. The baccalaureate-granting institution must be one of recognized standing (including U.S. institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) whose requirements are substantially the same as those of South Dakota State University program(s) in which the advanced degree will be taken.If applicants are enrolled in U.S. institutions, and if the application is submitted before the Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree is complete, an incomplete transcript must be filed. However, a transcript indicating the Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree has been awarded must be received no later than the end of the first semester of graduate work.Program Requirements - Individual programs may have additional admission requirements. Applicants should inquire about such requirements from the program of interest.Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - Submission of the results of a Graduate Record Examination is not a Graduate School requirement; however some programs may require test scores to be submitted. Please review the admission requirements for the program of interest. For the location of testing centers and more information regarding the GRE, please contact the Educational Testing Service.Immunization Requirements \xc2\x96 All university students (domestic and international) must provide documentation proving two (2) properly administered measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella (MMR) immunizations OR immune titers for measles, mumps and rubella. Exemptions to this requirement are considered. Furthermore, all international students are required to submit to a tuberculosis skin test upon arrival. For more information contact: Student Health Clinic and Counseling Services, Box 2818, Wellness Center, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD USA 57007, Telephone : 605.688.4157, Fax: 605.688.6450 or the Office of International Affairs & Outreach , Briggs Library (SBL) Suite 119, Box: 2115, Brookings, SD USA 57007, Telephone: 605.688.4122.International Students must also submit the following:TOEFL Score - A score of 525 paper-based, 197 computer-based, or 71 Internet-based or higher is required by the Graduate School for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Equivalent International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are also accepted. Some programs may require higher test scores for admission and are listed within each program section in this Catalog. Also, programs may require additional testing upon arrival.Financial Support - Evidence of available financial support for at least one year must be submitted to the Office of International Affairs & Outreach, Briggs Library (SBL) Suite 119, Box: 2115, Brookings, SD USA 57007, Telephone 605.688.4122. Applicant must also show evidence that the financial support will be continued throughout their program, at least two years for master\xc2\x92s degrees or four years for doctoral degrees. For any financial assistance from this institution, the applicant must contact the program.Documentation - Documents for entry into the U.S. will be issued by the Office of International Affairs and Outreach after academic admission and financial certification are complete. Students applying for a visa cannot be admitted conditionally into any graduate program .

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 602 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 313 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 602 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 313 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact South Dakota State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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