Overview

The Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist degree at Kent State University equips you with advanced skills in assessment, intervention, and management of age-related health issues. Whether you’re seeking to expand your clinical expertise or pursue leadership roles in gerontological care, this program offers a convenient pathway for professional growth in the nursing field.

Key Features

The Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree the additional specialized knowledge for the adult gerontology clinical nurse specialist role. The certificate meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Diagnostics For Advanced Practice Nurses

Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

19 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Gerontology View 93 other Masters in Gerontology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Master's degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing practice from an accredited nursing program

Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s) of all previous graduate coursework1

Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which practicum hours will be completed

Curriculum vitae

Goal statement (no more than 250 words) describing reasons for seeking the certificate in the identified specialty and professional goals

Admission essay (two pages, double spaced, 500 words)

Syllabi of all courses to considered for transfer in the gap analysis

Three professional letters of reference from healthcare professionals, either a supervisor and/or an advanced practice nurse who can speak to the applicant's professional capabilities

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11500 USD / full

≈ 11500 USD / full
Out-of-State

11500 USD / full

≈ 11500 USD / full
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In-State

11300 USD / full

≈ 11300 USD / full

Funding

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