Advance your nursing career
If you’re a registered nurse with a master’s degree, a DePaul post-master’s certificate will give you the coursework and skills you need to sit for the certification exam. We offer two certificates:
Classes for both are offered 100% online in an asynchronous format.
The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate program is approved as a Gainful Employment Program through the US Department of Education and is, therefore, eligible for Federal Student Aid.
The Family Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate program is approved as a Gainful Employment Program through the US Department of Education and is, therefore, eligible for Federal Student Aid.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
| Enrollment Term |
Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall |
July 15 |
| Winter |
November 1 |
| Spring |
February 1 |
| Summer |
April 15 |
Alumni Network
You’ll benefit from extensive networking opportunities with DePaul’s strong alumni network. Nearly 3,000 Nursing alumni are working in the Chicago area at places like Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.
Contact Information
For more information about applying, contact The Office of Graduate Admission for DePaul’s School of Nursing at
(773) 325-7315 or CSHgrad@depaul.edu.
Take the next step
We’ll send you our viewbook with information about the degree, admission requirements and upcoming info sessions. Let’s get started.