Emory University AGPCNP Programs

Emory University offers 2 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:

  • MSN AGPCNP
  • Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP

Both programs run in an online format with mandatory on-campus intensives at the Emory University Atlanta campus.

Program Tracks Overview

Program NameEst. TuitionEst. Duration
MSN AGPCNP$105K1.5 years (FT) / ~2.5 years (PT)
Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP$21K-$67K4-12 months

The MSN suits BSN-prepared RNs seeking a rigorous academic credential with deep clinical exposure; the post-graduate certificate is built for already-licensed APRNs adding a primary care specialty through an individualized, gap-analysis-driven plan.

Students eligible for the VANAP-GE Scholars Program gain an additional funding pathway not available at most programs.

MSN AGPCNP

The estimated cost for the MSN AGPCNP at Emory University is approximately $105K, and the program takes about 1.5 years to complete full-time across 4 consecutive semesters (fall start).

A part-time option is available with fall and spring start dates, estimated at approximately 2.5 years.

Tuition note: Emory charges $26,765/semester flat for 12 or more credits and $2,230/credit for 1–11 credits. Semesters 1 and 4 carry 12.5 credits (flat rate: $26,765 each); Semesters 2 and 3 carry 11.5 credits (per-credit rate: 11.5 × $2,230 = $25,645 each). Total: $26,765 + $25,645 + $25,645 + $26,765 = ~$105K.

MSN Curriculum

The 48-credit MSN is a four-semester lock-step program with a fall-only entry point for full-time students. The first semester establishes the advanced practice foundation — health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and a diagnostics and clinical reasoning course specific to the AGPCNP role. Semesters 2, 3, and 4 layer in three sequential AGPCNP didactic and clinical practicum pairings, progressively increasing in clinical hours (180, 240, 360).

Supporting coursework covers research and evidence-based practice, healthcare quality and patient safety, and innovative leadership and policy. Students may also pursue a dual MSN/MPH degree through the Rollins School of Public Health.

Semester 1 – Fall (12.5 credits)

NRSG 544D – Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Develops skills in history, physical exam, diagnostic test interpretation, clinical decision-making, and hands-on procedures.

NRSG 528D – Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Analyzes normal physiology versus structural/functional disease changes across cells, tissues, and organs.

NRSG 522D – Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Applies pharmacologic principles for safe, cost-effective treatment of common, chronic, and select acute conditions.

NRSG 562D – Diagnostics and Clinical Reasoning: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care (3.5 credits)
Builds assessment, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based care skills for adult-gerontology populations.

Semester 2 – Spring (11.5 credits / 180 clinical hours)

NRSG 524D – Becoming an APRN (2 credits)
Explores APRN scope, standards, competencies, collaboration, and ethical/legal practice regulations.

NRSG 505D – Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
Develops skills in evidence appraisal, research evaluation, and application to clinical and policy decisions.

NRSG 565D – Adult/Gerontology Primary Care NP I (3.5 credits)
First course in diagnosing/managing episodic and chronic health problems in adults and older adults.

NRSG 566D – Adult/Gerontology Primary Care NP Clinical Practicum I (3 credits / 180 clinical hours)
Clinical experience developing assessment, differential diagnosis, and care planning skills for common conditions.

Semester 3 – Summer (11.5 credits / 240 clinical hours)

NRSG 622D – Adult/Gerontology Primary Care NP II (4.5 credits)
Second course focusing on NP role in primary, transitional, and long-term care for adults/older adults.

NRSG 623D – Adult/Gerontology Primary Care NP Clinical Practicum II (4 credits / 240 clinical hours)
Continued clinical skill development in assessment, diagnosis, and care planning for common conditions.

NRSG 591D – Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (3 credits)
Examines theories, tools, informatics, and interdisciplinary strategies for improving healthcare quality globally.

Semester 4 – Fall (12.5 credits / 360 clinical hours)

NRSG 684D – Innovative Leadership and Policy in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
Prepares APRNs for leadership through policy analysis, regulatory environments, and interprofessional collaboration.

NRSG 649D – Adult/Gerontology Primary Care NP III (3.5 credits)
Advanced systems-based care for adolescents, adults, and frail older adults with complex health issues.

NRSG 650D – Adult/Gerontology Primary Care NP Clinical Practicum III (6 credits / 360 clinical hours)
Final preceptorship synthesizing chronic condition management and advanced clinical competencies.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

MSN Clinicals

The MSN requires more than 750 hours of directly supervised clinical practice and clinical simulation across three practicum courses. Clinical sites span the metro-Atlanta area and include primary care, internal medicine, specialty practices (endocrine, cardiology), and behavioral health settings.

  • 780 total clinical hours across three practicum courses
  • NRSG 566D – Practicum I: 180 hours
  • NRSG 623D – Practicum II: 240 hours
  • NRSG 650D – Practicum III: 360 hours
  • Multiple clinical sites available across metro Atlanta
  • Settings include primary care facilities, internal medicine practices, specialty clinics (endocrine, cardiology), and behavioral health
  • Population focus: adolescents through end of life, with emphasis on prevention and chronic disease management in adults
  • Clinical simulation included alongside direct patient care hours
  • Students admitted to this program are eligible to apply for the VANAP-GE Scholars Program

MSN Admissions

Applicants need a BSN from a CCNE- or NLNAC-accredited program and an active, unencumbered Georgia RN license or multistate compact license. No GRE requirement is stated.

  • BSN from a CCNE- or NLNAC-accredited nursing program
  • Active, unencumbered RN license in the State of Georgia or a multistate RN license
  • Online application with $50 application fee
  • Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement
  • 2–3 professional references (at least one from a nursing supervisor preferred)
  • International nursing degree holders must provide a CGFNS evaluation; international non-nursing transcripts require a WES evaluation
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores required if English is a second language
  • Admission is competitive and space-dependent; waitlisting is possible
  • Fall start only for full-time plan; fall and spring start options available for part-time
  • No GRE requirement stated

Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP

The estimated cost for the Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP at Emory University is $2,090 per credit hour; the total varies based on a gap analysis of prior graduate coursework.

Based on the published 1–3 semester completion window and typical graduate credit loads of 10–12 credits per semester, the estimated total ranges from approximately $21K (about 4 months, significant prior coursework waived) to $67K (about 12 months, substantial additional coursework required).

Most students with an existing APRN specialty can expect to land in the $42K–$50K range over approximately 8 months.

Note: Post-graduate certificate programs at Emory are not eligible for federal student loans as they are non-degree-seeking programs.

Certificate Curriculum

The post-graduate certificate does not follow a fixed course sequence. The program director reviews each applicant’s prior graduate transcripts and collaborates with the student to complete a gap analysis, then develops an individualized plan of study. The plan draws from the same AGPCNP specialty coursework used in the MSN program. Students must hold an existing MSN, DNP, or PhD with APRN licensure before enrolling. The program is delivered online with synchronous and asynchronous components and mandatory on-campus intensives at the Emory Atlanta campus.
View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

Certificate Clinicals

Clinical hour requirements for the post-graduate certificate depend on the individualized plan of study produced by the gap analysis. Clinical experiences draw from the same metro-Atlanta network used for the MSN program.

  • Total clinical hours vary based on gap analysis results and individualized plan of study
  • Clinical sites span metro Atlanta including primary care, specialty, and behavioral health settings
  • Population focus: adolescents through older adults in primary care settings
  • Active RN license in Georgia or the state of clinical practice required before clinical enrollment
  • Mandatory on-campus intensives at the Emory Atlanta campus are required; dates published in advance

Certificate Admissions

Applicants must hold an MSN, DNP, or PhD with APRN licensure and an active Georgia RN license or license from the state where clinical experiences will take place.

  • MSN, DNP, or PhD specifying one of the four APRN roles in at least one of six recognized population foci from an accredited program
  • Active certification as an APRN
  • Active Georgia RN license or active license in the state of clinical practice
  • Online application (application fee waived for current Emory students)
  • Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended (final transcript showing advanced practice nursing coursework required if APRN certified)
  • Proof of RN licensure in the state of clinical practice
  • Professional resume
  • National certification in an APRN population focus where relevant
  • Post-admission requirements: AHA BLS certification, health insurance documentation, immunization records, physical exam, Georgia RN licensure or out-of-state equivalent, drug screen, and background check
  • Admission is competitive and space-dependent; waitlisting is possible

Tuition

Emory charges $2,230 per credit hour for the MSN when enrolled in 1–11 credits per semester, or a flat $26,765 per semester for 12 or more credits. Based on the full-time plan of study — two semesters at 12.5 credits (flat rate) and two at 11.5 credits (per-credit rate) — the MSN AGPCNP totals approximately $105K.

The post-graduate certificate is billed at $2,090 per credit hour regardless of credit load; total cost varies based on the gap analysis. Note that post-graduate certificate programs are not eligible for federal student loans.

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

Accreditation

Emory University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, doctorate, and professional degrees. The baccalaureate, master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of the AGPCNP MSN and post-graduate certificate are eligible to sit for the national certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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