UT Tyler Online

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER MSN

Meet the rising demand for psychiatric mental health professionals with your MSN–PMHNP from UT Tyler.

99% online with limited campus visits.
Student-friendly format & flexible course schedule.
49 credit hours including 500 clinical hours.
Small cohort sizes.
National certification exam prep included.

Why UT Tyler?

Flexible Schedules

Select from a two- or three-year program & tailor your course schedule.

CCNE Accredited

Our program is accredited by the renowned Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Nationally Ranked

Our graduate online programs are consistently ranked in the top 20 by US News & World Report.

Meet a Professor

Dr. Sandra Petersen, DNP, APRN, FNP/GNP-BC, PMHNP

Professor of Nursing

Dr. Petersen’s research interests include nursing leadership, geriatrics, pain management, dementia and robotic pet therapy.

“Our new MSN-PMHNP and PMHNP certificate programs will use the latest technology in assisting our students to become highly proficient practitioners. Our student-centered approach provides accessibility, flexibility and interactive experiences to students across Texas.”

Some of the Topics You’ll Study

Diagnosis of Mental Disorders

Discovering keys to correctly diagnosing psychiatric disorders.

Mental Health & Illness

Explore the unique role of brain architecture in mental health.

Psychotherapeutic Theories

Learn about prescribing medications & therapies to address mental illness.

Integrated Mental Healthcare

Providing holistic mental healthcare to individuals across the lifespan.

NATIONALLY RANKED

Our online master’s in nursing is recognized as one of the best in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report.

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