Tuition per credit hour
In-state: $432.
Out-of-state: $1,250. New England residents may qualify for tuition break. See details and other costs
Credit hours
53 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list
Financial aid
Over 150 graduate assistantships available with stipend & tuition assistance, plus scholarship & fellowship opportunities. Explore aid
Admissions
No application fee. No GRE required. Apply by April 1 for fall term, November 1 for spring term. View application process & deadlines
Program Highlights
Program requirements
Our Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P-MHNP) program prepares an advanced practice nurse with skills in therapeutic interventions and medication management. Coursework builds on the baccalaureate degree in nursing and is based on theory and research in nursing.
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Admission information: MS in Nursing – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan)
Application deadlines
Application deadline | Fall term start | Spring term start |
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Final | April 1 | November 1 |
Admissions Pathway: Early consideration for BS in Nursing — Traditional Program students* | November 1 | Not applicable |
Admissions Pathway: BS in Nursing — Traditional Program & Accelerated Program students** | April 1 | Not applicable |
* Must be a current student in the University of Southern Maine BS in Nursing — Traditional Program.
** Must be a current student in the University of Southern Maine BS in Nursing — Traditional Program or Nursing — Accelerated Program.