About Us

Department of Women, Children and Family Health Science

Overview

Welcome!
The Department of Women, Children and Family Health Science (WCFHS) at UIC focuses on family centered health and well being of infants, children, adolescents and women throughout their life cycle. Begin your career with us in the BSN program, or further your education in one of our graduate programs offering MS, DNP, PhD or post-master's certificate options.

Graduates of our programs are recognized for their excellence in nursing practice, research and education. Prepared to be leaders, many hold key positions in national organizations, health care systems, faculty roles and research teams, making significant contributions to the advancement of nursing.

 

Advanced Practice Specialty Areas

Nurse-Midwifery

Nurse Practitioner

• Pediatrics
• Women's Health

Clinical Nurse Specialist^*

• Pediatrics
• Perinatal

*Optional Advanced Practice Palliative Care Nurse Certificate Program

Postmaster's certification programs of study are available.

Certification

Upon completion of the master's program, graduates are eligible to apply for specialty certification through national organizations including the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), National Certification Corporation (NCC), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC). A post-master's certification exam for Perinatal CNS graduates is not available at this time.