Graduate

Graduate nursing programs prepare students for advanced practice, research, and leadership roles and promote the development of expertise in select areas of nursing.

Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing

AE Programs

AE-MSN, AE-PhD, and AE-DNP programs are designed for people holding baccalaureate or graduate degrees in disciplines other than nursing and who are interested in pursuing their RN License, and MSN, PhD, or DNP.

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MSN LeaDs Program

MSN program is designed to provide the opportunity for advanced study in select areas of nursing science, professional foundations, related sciences, and modes of systematic inquiry related to advanced and specialized professional nursing practice.

Doctor of Philosophy

PhD Program

Doctoral program prepares students to become researchers and to assume advanced leadership roles in nursing and health care delivery. Each student selects a focus area based on their nursing background, interests, and goals.

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DNP-Post MSN Program

The DNP-Post MSN program is for those who are a registered nurse, hold a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. The curriculum advances the education and leadership competencies of nurses and prepares graduates for increasingly complex practice and clinical leadership roles.

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DNP-APRN Program

The DNP-APRN program is for those who are a registered nurse and have either a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree and want to complete a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PNP PC, PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG CNS) APN and DNP.

Certificate Programs

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AI in Nursing and Health Care Certificate Program

The AI in Nursing and Health Care Certificate program is a 9-credit-hour, online certificate equipping nurses and health care professionals with AI skills for patient care, workflow efficiency, and health care leadership.

Nursing students

Teaching Nursing

The Certificate in Teaching Nursing is designed for nurses who are seeking to enhance their teaching pedagogy/skills and also for those who are seeking an academic career in teaching nursing.

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Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The acute care pediatric nurse practitioner (AC PNP) post master’s certificate is a 24-30 credit hour program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to care for chronically and critically ill children.

Additional Programs

Portfolio Programs

Graduate Portfolio Programs are opportunities for all graduate students to obtain credentials in a cross-disciplinary academic area while they are completing the requirements for a master's or doctor's degree in a particular discipline.

Engaging Global Health in Costa Rica Program

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing faculty lead this five-week program in Heredia, Costa Rica during the Summer II semester (mid-July to mid-August).

Continuing Education (CE) Courses

Human Trafficking

CNE Credits: 1.25
This course equips healthcare providers with the tools needed to recognize human trafficking in the healthcare environment and respond appropriately.

Forensic Evidence Collection

CNE Credits: 1.5
Dive into patient-centered care, master evidence collection protocol, and learn how to provide compassionate and effective care to patients while adhering to the highest standards of forensic practice.