Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care

Explore the required courses and sample curriculum for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Saint Joseph's University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Saint Joseph's University in Lancaster’s tuition structure includes both per-credit tuition and program-specific fees.

PER-CREDIT TUITION:

The cost of the Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care program is $954 per credit for the 2024-2025 academic year.

For a detailed breakdown and additional information, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

Requirements to Apply to the Post Master's Certificate Program:

• Reside in Pennsylvania
• Have unencumbered RN and CRNP licensure in Pennsylvania 
• Hold a BSN and MSN degree from a regionally-accredited institution
• Have a 3.0 GPA

To learn more about the admission process and required materials or ask any questions, please email the admission office.

1. Apply online.
2. Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
3. Provide a written statement clearly identifying the applicant’s career goals and how admission to the program will facilitate professional goals.
4. Submit resume.
5. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation: at least one from an NP/MD/DO/MSN/ doctorate-prepared nurse who can attest to the applicant’s clinical knowledge, and one from a nursing leader with an MSN or doctoral degree (nursing supervisor/manager/ nursing professor).

Visit our Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

Start Terms:

1. Fall: August
2. Spring: January
3. Summer: May

If you are not a United States citizen, you must show proof of permanent resident visa status. Students educated in another country may be admitted if they:

• Satisfy general admission requirements
• Earn a minimum of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey

Students from English-speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT instead of the TOEFL exam. An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service or other approved agency is required.

Saint Joseph’s is a military-friendly institution and offers assistance and services to veterans and their dependents who are utilizing educational benefits. Benefits include:

• Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
• Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
• Chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill®
• Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
• Chapter 1606 National Guard or Reserves
• Chapter 1607 National Guard or Reserves (REAP) (*if eligible, must be utilized by November 25, 2019)
• Pennsylvania National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)