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Cleveland State University (CSU) is nationally recognized by esteemed organizations. Our online programs provide the flexibility you need with curriculum rigor and ongoing support in tandem with dedicated faculty and experiential learning opportunities. Our online programs are offered primarily in asynchronous formats, so you don't have to put your personal and professional life on hold while developing your career to its fullest potential. With world-class partners in healthcare, the arts and other industries, CSU shares knowledge, research and resources to make a positive and meaningful difference.
Nursing Programs
Advocate in Medico-Legal Cases
Combine your nursing skills with forensic science to promote recovery, health and justice in a caring and compassionate way.
- 38 online credit hours
- 500 practicum hours
- Fall intake
- 2 years/6 semesters (part-time)
- CCNE accredited
- BSN
- 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate statistics course (C or better)
- Essay
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Active RN license
- Transcripts
Next application deadline: August 1, 2025
Next start date: August 23, 2025
Care for Diverse Populations
Concentrate your career on the health needs of a defined population and use best practices and evidence-based research to improve outcomes.
- 35 online credit hours
- 500 practicum hours
- Fall intake
- 2 years/6 semesters (part-time)
- CCNE accredited
- BSN
- 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate statistics course (C or better)
- Essay
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Active RN license
- Transcripts
Next application deadline: August 1, 2025
Next start date: August 23, 2025
Lead Beyond the Bedside
Establish yourself as an accomplished educator and influence new generations of nurses through effective teaching methods.
- 38 online credit hours
- 500 practicum hours
- Fall intake
- 2 years/6 semesters (part-time)
- CCNE accredited
- BSN
- 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate statistics course (C or better)
- Essay
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Active RN license
- Transcripts
Next application deadline: August 1, 2025
Next start date: August 23, 2025
Influence Patient Outcomes
Become an effective leader in clinical settings and ensure patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery across the continuum.
- 32 online credit hours
- 500 practicum hours
- Fall intake
- 1 year and 7 months/5 semesters (part-time)
- CCNE accredited
- BSN
- 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate statistics course (C or better)
- Essay
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Active RN license
- Transcripts
Next application deadline: August 1, 2025
Next start date: August 23, 2025
Make a Difference as an RN
Leverage your bachelor’s degree in any field and prepare to become a nurse through our affordable, fast-paced degree pathway.
- 69 credit hours
- 764 clinical hours and 171 lab hours
- Two residencies
- Two intakes per year (Spring & Fall)
- 16 months/four semesters (full-time)
- CCNE accredited
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2.50 cumulative GPA, 3.0 prerequisite GPA
- Prerequisite courses
- Essay
- Interview
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Transcripts
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025
Next start date: August 23, 2025
Provide Compassionate Primary Care
Prepare as an advanced practice registered nurse to provide care across the lifespan.
- 47 credit hours
- 780 clinical hours
- One residency
- Three intakes per year (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- Two years/six semesters (full-time)
- CCNE accredited
- BSN degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Statistics – Grade of C or better, undergraduate or graduate level
- Active RN license – unencumbered
- Resume
- Personal essay
- Letter of recommendation (no personal references)
- Transcripts
Next application deadline: April 25, 2025
Next start date: May 17, 2025
**Seats are Limited**
Advocate for Populations in Need
Expand your nursing skills to specialize in the mental health care and well-being of patients of all ages.
- 48 credit hours
- 780 clinical hours
- Three intakes per year (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- Two years/six semesters (full-time)
- CCNE accredited
- BSN degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Statistics – Grade of C or better, undergraduate or graduate level
- Active RN license – unencumbered
- Resume
- Personal essay
- Letter of recommendation (no personal references)
- Transcripts
Next application deadline: April 25, 2025
Next start date: May 17, 2025
**Seats are Limited**
Provide Holistic Patient Care
Expand on your nursing master’s degree by preparing to become a specialized primary care nurse.
- 35 credit hours+
- 780 clinical hours
- One residency
- Three intakes per year (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- One year and three months/five semesters (full-time)
+Students who have completed MSN courses in advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced pharmacology with a grade of ‘B’ or better, will NOT need to take these courses to complete the Post-Graduate FNP certificate program. Students who did NOT take or complete MSN courses in advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced pharmacology with a grade of ‘B’ or better will need to complete these courses in order to complete with Post-Graduate FNP certificate program
- Master’s degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing practice from and accredited nursing program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcript(s), transcript(s) of all previous graduate coursework
- Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which practicum hours will be completed
- Resume or vita
- Goal statement
- Two letters of reference from healthcare professionals or faculty members
Next application deadline: April 25, 2025
Next start date: May 17, 2025
**Seats are Limited**
Do More in Mental Healthcare
Prepare to serve patients of all ages in the mental health care field by learning to assess, diagnose, and treat those with mental health disorders.
- 36 credit hours+
- 780 clinical hours
- Three intakes per year (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- One year and three months/five semesters (full-time)
+Students who have completed MSN courses in advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced pharmacology with a grade of ‘B’ or better, will NOT need to take these courses to complete the Post-Graduate PMHNP certificate program. Students who did NOT take or complete MSN courses in advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced pharmacology with a grade of ‘B’ or better will need to complete these courses in order to complete with Post-Graduate PMHNP certificate program
- Master’s degree in nursing or a doctorate in nursing practice from and accredited nursing program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcript(s), transcript(s) of all previous graduate coursework
- Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which practicum hours will be completed
- Resume or vita
- Goal statement
- Two letters of reference from healthcare professionals or faculty members
Next application deadline: April 25, 2025
Next start date: May 17, 2025
**Seats are Limited**
