About Us

Department of Biobehavioral Health Science

Overview

Welcome!
The Department of Biobehavioral Health Science (BHS) focuses on both basic science and clinical approaches to health problems experienced by adults. The research and practice areas for department faculty include a variety of settings, such as hospital units, ambulatory care departments, long-term care facilities, homes and communities.

The objectives of our master's program are to prepare expert advanced practice nurses who can synthesize practice, research and theory to increase the quality of patient care.

 

Advanced Practice Specialty Options

Primary Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program
Acute Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program

Optional Certificate Programs

Advanced Practice Palliative Care Nurse
Advanced Practice Forensics Nurse
Advanced Practice Cardiometabolic Nurse

Certification

Upon completion of the study options, graduates may be eligible to seek certification from a variety of national voluntary programs (e.g., the American Nurses' Credentialing Center [ANCC]). For nurses who already have a master’s degree in nursing, study for post-master’s certification is available.