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Online Nursing Certificate Programs

Complete an advanced nursing certificate from UTA and prepare to make an even greater impact on your patients and in your community. Benefit from 100% online coursework, pay-by-the-course tuition, and faculty support as you pursue the next level of your practice.

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Why choose a UTA online certificate program:

  • Texas Tier One school: UTA achieved the Texas Tier One designation, which signifies excellence in academics and research.
  • Supportive faculty: Our dedicated faculty is always available to answer questions as you work toward your nursing certificate online.
  • 100% online coursework: Earn your online nursing certificate without interrupting your career with courses accessible anytime, anywhere.
  • Affordable tuition: Keep your budget in balance with competitive, pay-by-the-course options.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

5 courses Duration
Credit Hours
$654 Per Credit Hour

Gain the knowledge and training you need to expand your nursing practice and help patients across the entire life span achieve optimal health with an online Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate online. Learn how to use research and theoretical principles in the management and quality improvement of healthcare delivery and clinical outcomes in family nurse practitioner practice.

Upon completion of this accelerated 100% online program, MSN-prepared nurses can become a board certified family nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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Certificate in Nursing Education

6 months Duration
12 Credit Hours
$6,180 Total Tuition

Learn the essentials of curriculum development, teaching and evaluation strategies and the role of the nurse educator with the Certificate in Nursing Education from The University of Texas at Arlington. Designed for current BSN-prepared nurses, this 100% online post-baccalaureate program was developed by a distinguished team of faculty who collectively have more than 100 years of experience in nursing education.

Coursework addresses the growing need for nurses by educating those who will teach and lead them.

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Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

5 courses Duration
Credit Hours
$654 Per Credit Hour

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate is designed to broaden the scope of practice and study of MSN-prepared nurse practitioners to become Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGPCNP-BC) through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).

This 100% online program emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, and management of minor acute illness exhibited by the ability to synthesize and apply research to maximize healthcare delivery.

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Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration

7 months Duration
12 Credit Hours
$5,933.28 Total Tuition

Develop the business skills and principles you need for leadership and management roles in healthcare with a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration online from UTA. In this online program, you will learn the administrative aspects of the healthcare field, financial management and budgeting, and theory and application of organizational behavior.

Designed for MSN-prepared nurses, this accelerated 100% online program offers multiple start dates, pay-as-you-go tuition and the same dedicated faculty who teach on campus.

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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

5 courses Duration
Credit Hours
$654 Per Credit Hour

Learn how to help assess, manage and provide care to adults, including older adults, across healthcare settings with the online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online from UTA.

This 100% online program is designed to give MSN-prepared nurse practitioners the professional skills and knowledge they need to sit for certification to become Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGACNP-BC) through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

5 courses Duration
Credit Hours
$654 Per Credit Hour

Prepare to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care (CPNP-AC) with an online Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.

Designed for MSN-prepared nurses, this 100% online accelerated certificate program emphasizes research and theoretical knowledge to implement therapies that restore health, minimize complications, reduce risk factors, and improve the growth and development of the child. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work with the growing number of children with complex, high acuity healthcare needs, in as few as 5 courses.

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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration

7 months Duration
12 Credit Hours
$5,933.28 Total Tuition

Prepare for nurse administrator roles with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration online from UTA. In this program, you will examine and analyze administrative and managerial roles in healthcare organizations, learn how to apply financial management concepts to financial planning, study leadership strategies in current healthcare systems, and more.

Designed for BSN-prepared nurses, this accelerated 100% online program offers multiple start dates, pay-as-you-go tuition, and the same dedicated faculty as on campus. Prepare for greater administrative responsibilities and a role as a unit supervisor quickly and affordably.

Advance your nursing practice by expanding your knowledge and skills in nursing management, financial management in nursing and nursing leadership.

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Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

5 courses Duration
18 Credit Hours
$654 Per Credit Hour

The online Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate from UTA emphasizes leadership and the promotion research in the development of healthcare services for children across the primary care continuum, from preventative care to disease management.

This 100% online certificate program is designed to broaden the scope of practice for current MSN-prepared nurse practitioners to become a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PPCNP-BC).

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Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate, master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate program in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Public Health Studies

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $362 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 12/11/26 Start class: 1/11/27

Prepare to improve health outcomes at the community and population levels with the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Public Health Studies program from UTA. Designed for transfer students with work experience and college credit, this SACSCOC-accredited program focuses on program planning and is grounded in real-world challenges like health disparities, urbanization and vulnerable populations. You can graduate prepared for roles with public health agencies, nonprofit organizations and community-based initiatives.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Health Studies

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $362 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 12/11/26 Start class: 1/11/27

Transition into a new role while keeping multiple career paths open with the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Health Studies program from UTA. Built for transfer students with work experience and college credit, this SACSCOC-accredited program will expose you to ethics, psychology, business and leadership concepts. Curriculum is aligned with hiring needs at hospitals, clinics and community health organizations.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Healthcare Administration

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $362 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 12/11/26 Start class: 1/11/27

Take the next step in your career with the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Healthcare Administration program from UTA. Designed for transfer students with industry work experience and college credit, this SACSCOC-accredited program covers healthcare-specific budgeting, staffing, compliance, performance management and service delivery, alongside core coursework in accounting, organizational behavior, human resource management and marketing. You can graduate prepared for roles such as practice manager, department coordinator, operations manager and more.

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