Overview

The program highlights valid and reliable tools for screening and identification of mental health disorders as well as early interventions for these problems. Content for each disorder includes epidemiology, early signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, and sociocultural variations in evidence-based management and treatment.

Management includes psychopharmacologic and therapeutic skills building that are based in motivational interviewing, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

The Advanced Nursing Practice (Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) program at Arizona State University emphasizes individual, group and family therapy techniques. Practicing faculty with clinical experience teach the specialty coursework and clinical experiences, which enrich learning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Evidence-Based Care in Advanced Practice
Health Care Outcome Management
Systems Thinking in a Complex Healthcare Environment
Individual and Innovation Leadership in Healthcare Practice
Advanced Neuropsychopathology
Advanced Mental Health Assessment
Psychopharmacology
Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Management of Common Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan
Management of Complex and Chronic Mental Health Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

85 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Clinical Psychology View 98 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three professional letters of recommendation
resume
goal statement
admission essay
proof of English proficiency

A current unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student plans to do clinical practicums is required.

An interview with program faculty is required.
One year of clinical experience working in the student's specialty population is preferred.
Health and safety requirements include passing disposition on a background clearance and satisfactory completion of a substance screen.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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