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Diploma of Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Kent, United States
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

The Graduate Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is offered by the College of Nursing at Kent State University and is delivered mostly online.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Apply concepts related to minimum 31 credit hours in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

unconfirmed

Curriculum

Minimum 31 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Advanced Health Assessment
Family and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role and Procedures
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III
Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Practicum. The programme includes an internship
Practicum or clinical placement course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale unless the certificate sets more
Transcripts and any certificate-specific documents
English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

Check the certificate's admission requirements and deadline on its catalogue page and the graduate English requirements. Submit the online graduate application with the 70 USD fee. Upload passport page
English test results
College transcripts and degree certificate
GRE/GMAT if required
department documents. After admission
Provide bank statements and the Financial Information Worksheet. Apply for the I-20
Then the student visa. Bring final official transcripts and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,169 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Nursing
Department	Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.