Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CAGS)

This specialization is designed to prepare nurses with the specialized skills needed to care for at-risk children living in urban settings, across the continuum of care. For nearly two decades, our pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) program has prepared primary care PNPs to provide community-based, culturally sensitive primary care. We are the only graduate nursing program in New England to prepare acute-care PNPs. The School of Nursing offers two tracks for the pediatric nurse practitioner student. The primary care track prepares students for the role of pediatric nurse practitioner, focusing on well-child care and prevention and management of common acute and chronic illnesses. The dual track prepares students for the primary care role as well as the acute care role.

Students must apply and be accepted to both programs separately and follow each program’s application and admission requirements.Online applicationApplication feeUnofficial transcripts for all institutions attended(Official transcripts required upon acceptance of admission offer)Personal statementResuméTwo letters of recommendationOfficial TOEFL, IELTS, PTE exam or Duolingo English Test scores for Non-Native English speaking applicants (English language requirement waived for international applicants that hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from a US institution)Please refer to individual program requirements.