Graduate Program: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

The Diagnosis and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) certificate program prepares pediatric nurse practitioners, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners and general practice pediatricians to address the increasing health care challenge of autism. The goal of the interdisciplinary program is to prepare pediatric clinicians with the skills necessary to diagnose and manage autism in the pediatric population.

Units: 12.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

The College of Nursing at the University of Arizona offers a variety of programs at the graduate level.  Programs are available for students pursuing a first degree in nursing, as well as students interested in advancing in the professional as leaders, advanced practice nurses, and nurse researchers.  Please visit the College of Nursing's website for detailed information about our college, faculty and programs.

 
College

College of Nursing

 
Campuses where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Libby D Frino
520-621-8652
Graduate Program Coordinator
Ellie Mendoza
520-621-9684
Director of Graduate Studies
Allen Prettyman
520-621-1995
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Elise Bowler
520-621-5218
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements
  • Unrestricted RN licensure within the U.S. AND current APRN certification (PNP, FNP or PMHNP)
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Advanced Practice Nursing degree (APRN)
  • Advanced practice national certification in specialty area
  • Applicants must have at least two years of current and continuous full-time work as an APRN in specialized setting ((i.e. developmental pediatric clinics, behavioral health clinics).

All applicants to the certificate program should review the application information on the College of Nursing's website. Admission requirements include copies of RN licensure and other documents.  Additional program information, including curriculum and clinical requirements, is available here:  https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/content/graduate-nurse-practitioner-certificates

 
Standardized Tests

We do not require any standardized tests for admission to the certificate program.

 
Funding Opportunities

Certificate students may not be eligible for financial aid.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Deadlines

  • Application Opens January 1, 2023
  • Application Closes March 1, 2023
  • Fall term starts August 2023

 

Students are admitted to the certificate program once per year for a January start. Applications open in September with deadlines in Late October.  Applicants are encouraged to review the information and updated deadlines on the College of Nursing website prior to submitting an application. Additional program information, including curriculum and clinical requirements, is available here:  https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/content/graduate-nurse-practitioner-certificates

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

12 

Core Coursework Requirements

NURS 623: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Prevalence, Etiology, Screening and Assessment, 4 units

NURS 624: Health and Behavioral Care Planning and Intervention for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 4 units

NURS 625: Leadership and Advocacy for Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Pediatric Patient, 4 units

 
Elective Coursework

N/A

 
Additional Requirements

TOTAL CLINICAL PRACTICUM HOURS: 270

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 11 Jul 2022