School Details
Established in 1963, the University of South Alabama’s vision is to provide engaging learning experiences and high-level research opportunities that foster leadership among its faculty and students. With a commitment to transformative education, the university encourages students to explore their passions, build lifelong connections, and embrace their potential to shape the world.
For those seeking to advance their careers or enter graduate studies, the University of South Alabama offers a diverse range of online degree programs. These programs are designed to accommodate students who are seeking career changes, aiming for promotions, or preparing to embark on their professional journey. With 24/7 accessibility, state-of-the-art learning management systems, and supportive academic advising, USA’s online education provides a flexible and empowering learning environment.
Degrees are offered within these academic divisions:
- Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Mitchell College of Business
- School of Computing
- College of Education and Professional Studies
- College of Engineering
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- Graduate School
Accreditation & Licensing
University of South Alabama is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
The Master of Accounting online degree is available from the University of South Alabama. This degree is for working professionals seeking to advance their careers in the field. It is especially geared toward towards individuals interested in careers as Certified Public Accountants, management accountants, government accountants, and more.
The curriculum covers the knowledge and skills needed to master the field of accounting. Courses are taught by an advanced faculty in a program that ensures students do not feel like they are just a number. Even though this online accounting degree can be completed anywhere you have a computer and access to the internet, you will still feel a connection to your instructors.
The Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of South Alabama is an online sports management degree for those seeking to advance their careers in such areas as athletic administration, coaching, sport programming, or facility administration. This program emphasizes sport event and organizational management. The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed to lead community and youth sport programs, high school or intercollegiate athletic departments, professional and international sports teams, sport venues, and more. Courses identify current issues in the industry, developing strategies to solve social, cultural, political, economic, marketing, and environmental issues as they relate to sport event and organizational management. Critical thinking, problem-solving, interpreting research literature, and essential skills in sport management are vital aspects of the program. Graduates of this online sports management degree are ready to carve out a personal path in the sport industry.
Education
You can enhance your school’s leadership with the Educational Specialist in Instructional Specialist / Teacher Leader from South Alabama. This online teacher leadership graduate program results in improved academic achievement for all your students.
With an emphasis on collaboration, you learn to support the development of your students through shared leadership. The online teacher leadership program imparts the skills to work with:
- School administrators
- Colleagues
- Students
- Parents and families, as well as the larger community
With a Class B Professional Early Childhood Certification, you can work towards your Class A certification with the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from South Alabama. This online early childhood education master’s program is your ticket to work in public schools teaching grades PreK-3.
Through the online early childhood education graduate program, you learn to have a profound impact on young children’s lives. You will gain in-depth knowledge of such topics as:
- Child development
- Childhood learning
- Teaching skills for ages 4 through 8
You can train to plan, design, and administer media centers with the Master of Education in Educational Media / Library Media from South Alabama. This online library science master’s program qualifies students to work as School Library Media Specialists in P-12 settings.
Students may begin their online library science graduate program in the spring, summer, or fall. Topics covered include such courses as:
- Multicultural experiences
- Multicultural education
- Psychological principles of learning
- Information literacy
Graduates must pass a written comprehensive exam and present a portfolio. Other graduation requirements include passing the PRAXIS II test for Library Media Specialist.
You can obtain eligibility for your Class A Professional Elementary Education Certification with the Master of Education in Elementary Education from South Alabama. You must have your Class B certification to enroll in this online elementary education master’s program.
You can advance your professional growth in education with the online elementary education graduate program. Graduates leave with the knowledge and skills to become the kind of teacher that leave a lasting impact on their students.
Besides a capstone project, your online program includes diversity training. Other subjects covered include such topics as:
- Elementary school curriculum
- Instructional planning
- Development
You can advance the fluency of English language learners with the Master of Education in English for Speakers of Other Languages from South Alabama. This online ESL master’s program offers a deep understanding of the various theories and practices of language acquisition.
With an emphasis on the cultural and societal influence on language learning, the online ESL graduate program includes lectures, demonstrations, and online discussions. Subjects covered include such topics as:
- Linguistic theory and application
- Cultural issues of learning English as a second language
- Advancing reading fluency in English
- Increasing oral language skills
With your Class B certificate in education, you can enroll in the Master of Education in Special Education Collaborative Teacher from South Alabama. Students choose a track to teach K-6 or 6-12.
The online gifted and special education master’s program imparts eligibility for the Class A Collaborative Teacher Certificate. Courses cover such topics as:
- Methods for special needs learners
- Educational foundations
- Nature and needs of exceptional children
- Psychological principles of learning
You can gain expertise in instructional technology with the Master of Science in Educational Media & Technology from South Alabama. This online instructional design master’s program covers the use of technological tools to design and develop effective instruction.
Through the online instructional design graduate program, you learn to enhance student outcomes and experiences. Graduates gain such skills as:
- Use of computer software and hardware
- Database management
- Evaluate technological resources
- Collaborate with educators to maximize technology in the classroom
You can gain expertise in human performance improvement with the Master of Science in Instructional Design & Development. This online instructional design master’s program provides skills in such non-training situations as:
- Job redesign
- Conflict management
- Leadership training
Through the use of educational technology, this online instructional design graduate program covers the design, delivery, and evaluation of instructional programs. Graduates find success in business, industry, academia, and government.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from the University of South Alabama provides a convenient, flexible pathway for registered nurses aspiring to earn their BSN. Coursework explores topics such as:
- Evidence Based Practice
- Nursing Informatics
- Community Health
- Issues and Trends in Nursing
- Healthcare Leadership and Collaboration
The Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP is an online adult nurse practitioner program from the University of South Alabama. This program allows nurses to advance in their careers while taking a more direct role in patient care. While the structure of the role varies, depending on the collaborative agreement with physicians and other members of the healthcare team, you will have the training needed to legally diagnose and treat medical conditions. You may provide direct patient management from admission to discharge while collaborating with others in healthcare or you may continue to follow the patient into the outpatient setting to ensure their needs are met. Regardless of your role, all students will complete these courses:
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Life Span
Unlike many DNP programs, students are not required to complete a dissertation; instead, they complete an evidence-based scholarly project that will have a substantial effect on healthcare and patient outcomes.
The University of South Alabama offers an online adult nurse practitioner program, the DNP in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree. This degree prepares advanced practice nurses who are interested in playing the role of primary care provider. Students learn to care for all adults and family members over the age of 13 in such settings as primary care clinics, health departments, VA facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other out-patient settings. There are a number of required courses in a degree that specializes in courses that incorporate Interprofessional Education working in teams with other disciplines. Some of the required courses are:
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Life Span
Graduates are prepared to diagnose illnesses, order tests, prescribe medications, and more.
Unlike many DNP programs, this degree does not require a thesis or dissertation; students complete an evidence-based scholarly project that will have a substantial effect on healthcare and patient outcomes.
Are you a nurse that is seeking to advance in your career while taking on a leadership position? The DNP in Clinical Nurse Specialist, an online nurse practitioner degree, prepares students to work as advanced practice nurses who focus on research, education, and consulting. The curriculum ensures that you study evidence-based high quality nursing care that promotes patient safety. You will also learn ways to improve patient outcomes while lowering healthcare costs. Graduates will work in a variety of specialties depending on patient population, setting, condition, or type of care. While students have the training needed to practice autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient problems, they have careers in research and advocating rather than as primary care providers.
This DNP does not require a thesis or dissertation; students complete evidence-based scholarly projects instead that will improve healthcare and patient outcomes.
The online DNP / Executive Nurse Administrator degree program from the University of South Alabama focuses on professionalism, leadership, communication, advocacy, quality enhancement, and patient safety. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skill to orchestrate and influence the work of others at various levels of the healthcare environment, and explores topics such as:
- Data Management & Decision Making
- Population Health
- Nursing Administration
- Translating Evidence Into Practice
- Organizational & Systems Leadership
The DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Alabama is an online nurse practitioner degree for nurses seeking to advance their careers. As an FNP, you will be serving as the primary care provider for patients of all ages. You will work with families and family members in primary care clinics, health departments, rural health clinics, and other out-patient settings. Therefore, the curriculum ensures that students are ready to competently assess, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses or injuries, including ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and more. Courses also prepare students to advocate for disease prevention and health promotion in evidence-based practice.
This DNP does not require a thesis or dissertation; students will complete evidence-based scholarly projects instead that are designed to improve healthcare and patient outcomes.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program is an online nurse practitioner degree that focuses on providing neonatal care. This is a program that allows nurses to advance in their careers and take on roles as primary care providers. You will work with neonates to up to two years of age in a variety of clinical settings, including neonatal intensive care units. This degree includes both acute and primary care. The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed to offer holistic healthcare to patients, including resuscitation, stabilization, health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Students also learn to work in academic and community settings, delivery services, and follow-up clinics so they are able to handle “normal” neonatal care.
This DNP does not require a thesis or dissertation; students will complete evidence-based scholarly projects instead that are designed to improve healthcare and patient outcomes.
The DNP in Nursing Informatics online degree from the University of South Alabama is designed for nurses interested in combining their interest in information technology with their love of healthcare. This program combines computer science, information science, cognitive and decision sciences, and nursing science. The curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to improve patient care and consumer health, utilize nursing research, and to provide education. In addition to core DNP courses, you will complete such courses as:
- Health Data Security and Computers
- Health Data Management and Decision Support Systems
- Administrative Concepts
- Informatics and Quality of Care Improvement
Unlike many nursing degrees, this program does not require the completion of a certification exam.
Are you interested in working in pediatrics? If so, this DNP in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program online will allow you to continue your education while specializing in this area. Designed with working adults in mind, this degree can be earned primarily online with the clinical portions completed close to your home. You will have the opportunity to work in pediatric ER, pediatric ICU, and on general pediatric inpatient floors, honing your knowledge and skills. In addition to core DNP courses, students also complete such courses as:
- Introduction to Pediatric Acute Care NP
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Neonatal/Pediatric Acute NP
- Pediatric Acute Care NP
Students are not required to complete a thesis or dissertation. Instead, you will complete an evidence-based scholarly project resulting in quality improvement changes.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice with a specialty in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program online allows working nurses to advance their careers and become leaders. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to act as the primary care provider for children of all ages. This includes prescribing medication, ordering diagnostic tests, treating injuries and illnesses, and more. Graduates find positions in various out-patient settings, including:
- Primary care clinics
- Health departments
- Rural health clinics
Designed with working adults in mind, the clinical portions of this program can be completed close to your home, allowing you to continue working and meeting professional obligations while studying.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree is an online psychiatric nursing program. As more people seek psychiatric care and many psychiatrists reach retirement age, there is a growing need for nurse practitioners to fill this specialty. With this degree, you will advance your career while preparing to provide psychiatric care to patients of all ages, genders, and cultures. Graduates are prepared to work in such settings as:
- Psychiatric inpatient hospitals
- Psychiatric outpatient clinics
- Health departments
- Rural health clinics
Students will be eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Certification Exam for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan).
The University of South Alabama offers an online nursing administration degree, the Public Health Administration DNP program. If you are interested in advancing your career, taking on a leadership role in healthcare organizations, this degree may be for you!
Students study theories of leadership, motivation, power, and change as they learn to influence change in health care. While you will not work one-on-one with patients, you will have the opportunity to make changes that will improve the healthcare experience of multiple patients, now and in the future. Graduates are prepared to synthesize, critique, and apply evidence to support quality clinical or organizational practices.
The online MSN in Adult-Gerontological Acute Nurse Practitioner degree is designed for working adults seeking to advance their careers. With this online adult nurse practitioner program students will specialize in caring for individuals and families in primary care settings. The curriculum prepares students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs in adults and children, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Courses include concepts, theory, research, and issues related to advanced nursing.
Graduates are prepared to meet the health needs of a global society and for doctoral study.
The online MSN in Adult-Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist degree is designed for working adults seeking to advance their careers. With this online adult nurse practitioner program students will specialize in caring for individuals and families in primary care settings. The curriculum prepares students to assess, diagnose, and manage healthcare needs in adults and children, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide direct patient care but also influence healthcare delivery systems and nursing standards. Graduates will have advanced knowledge in the basic science of nursing and the science of Adult-Gerontology.
The healthcare field is constantly changing and evolving, as are the nursing roles within the field. The Clinical Nurse Leader, an online nursing administration degree, is a new role that prepares nurses as advanced generalists who are experts at the point of care. As a Clinical Nurse Leader, you will have multiple positions in health care, serving as a nurse, an outcomes manager, a patient advocate, and a team leader. You will also be an information manager and a systems analyst/risk anticipator who will work to improve not only patient care and communication but the organization as well.
This is an online MSN degree but that does not mean you will be on your own. Courses feature interactive online classrooms that offer active learning, discussion, problem solving, debating, researching, networking, and more. Students benefit from peer interaction while also studying where it is most convenient.
Are you a nurse with an interest in the business side of healthcare? The MSN in Executive Nursing Administration online degree will allow you to advance your career while also exploring your business interest.
The nursing administration specialty prepares students who are ready to lead and manage healthcare organizations. You will improve skills in:
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Technology
- Business
With these advanced administrative skills and the knowledge found in coursework, graduates have the foundational knowledge needed to improve a healthcare organization’s financial and employee assets while ensuring that patients receive optimal care.
The online nurse practitioner degree from the University of South Alabama is designed for working adults seeking to advance their nursing careers. Through the MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree students gain the knowledge and skills needed to act as the primary care provider for adults and children of all ages. The curriculum prepares you to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health problems in patients of diverse populations and from diverse cultures. Graduates will synthesize and apply advanced knowledge, theories, and research as they serve as leaders in the FNP field. They are able to apply advanced knowledge to influence health policy and delivery systems, contributing to the direction of the nursing profession.
Are you an RN seeking to advance your career while focusing on neonatal care? If so, the MSN in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program online will allow you to work on meeting these goals while still meeting current personal and professional obligations.
This online MSN degree prepares students for advanced nursing practice with neonates and their families in primary, acute, and chronic healthcare settings. You will be working with the neonate to 21 year old population, handling acute and chronic complex health problems while implementing health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Plus, students learn the importance of interdisciplinary health care and working with professionals from different fields, cultures, and backgrounds to ensure patients receive the best possible care. Graduates are ready to act as leaders in advanced neonatal nursing practice and for doctoral study.
There is always a need for nurses with advanced knowledge and skills, but that need is greater now than ever before. The MSN in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, an online nurse practitioner degree from the University of South Alabama, will help nurses to fulfill this need while focusing on meeting the primary health care and acute care needs of children and their families. You will learn to assess, diagnose, and manage the health care needs of children, creating diagnostic and treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on wellness and evidence-based practice, managing both inpatient and primary care needs. Coursework looks at diagnostic reasoning, resource optimization, and the pathophysiology and epidemiology underlying acute and chronic health problems. Graduates are ready to act as leaders in this field who will contribute to the advancement of nursing.
The University of South Alabama offers an online nurse practitioner degree, the MSN in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. If you are seeking to advance your nursing career by becoming a primary care provider and love to work with children, this specialty may be for you.
This nurse practitioner degree prepares students to assess, diagnose, and manage the health care needs of children from birth to adolescence. You will learn to work with children and their families in primary care settings treating illnesses, ordering diagnostic testing, and promoting disease prevention. The program emphasizes the importance of collaborating with others in different fields to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
The online mental health nurse practitioner program from the University of South Alabama is for working adults seeking to advance their careers while taking on leadership roles. This MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree allows students to become primary mental health care providers. You will be able to treat children, adolescents, adults, and mature adults for a variety of mental illnesses and diseases, providing them with medication and other forms of treatment. Plus, students are able to influence health policy and health care delivery systems, contributing to advancements and improvements in nursing, mental health, and healthcare overall.
Graduates are able to practice in various areas, including:
- Ambulatory care
- Acute care
- Long-term care
- Community health facilities
It has often been said that women are complicated and that may be true, especially where their healthcare is concerned. The University of South Alabama even offers a special degree for those interested in specializing in women’s healthcare, the MSN in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program online. This degree prepares students to provide advanced nursing care in primary care, gynecologic, and obstetrical services. You will be working with females from adolescence through the elderly in ambulatory care or outpatient settings. Contrary to what the name suggests, graduates of this program also treat males in the areas of sexual dysfunction, infertility, and sexually transmitted infection diagnoses.
Courses emphasize:
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Health maintenance
- Health restoration
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice