Associate to Bachelors Degree

Associate to Bachelors Degree in Mental Health Nursing

The Mental Health Nursing program at Atlanta University of Georgia prepares students to provide specialized care for individuals with mental health conditions. Students learn about psychiatric Nursing...

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Duration

14

Total Courses

84 Hours

Credit Hours

$24,000

Total Cost

Mental Health Nursing

Program Overview

The Mental Health Nursing program at Atlanta University of Georgia prepares students to provide specialized care for individuals with mental health conditions. Students learn about psychiatric Nursing practices, therapeutic techniques, and mental health assessment.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Admission Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

8 courses in this module

HS-094
Health Care System

This course exposes you to the breadth of the field of health care without overwhelming them with de...

Course Overview

This course exposes you to the breadth of the field of health care without overwhelming them with detail. This course is unique in that it combines a health perspective with a business perspective. It focuses on the delivery system, and addresses the perpetual tradeoff between access, quality, and cost of services.

HS-189
Introduction to Public Health (Disease Prevention)

This course presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. This co...

Course Overview

This course presents the basic principles of human disease, organized by human organ system. This course details each human system and the diseases related to the systems. The course provides in-depth overview of diseases; from hereditary diseases to diseases of the skin all are covered in this course.

HS-216
Human Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology is a critical academic course you must master to succeed in the health profes...

Course Overview

Anatomy and Physiology is a critical academic course you must master to succeed in the health professions. The human anatomy and physiology is explained in a simplified and systematic manner, includes analogies to compare the human body to everyday things you can relate to.

N-306
Pharmacology

This course will examine drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body (e.g. c...

Course Overview

This course will examine drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body (e.g. cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, etc.) and some fundamental principles. There will be emphasis on how the drugs target organ, the mechanisms of drug action, and adverse effects of the drugs on the system

HS-337
Introduction to Fitness and Wellness

This course gives you a solid foundation in fitness and lifetime wellness, while teaching them how t...

Course Overview

This course gives you a solid foundation in fitness and lifetime wellness, while teaching them how to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The course includes the latest research in exercise science and expanded coverage of wellness throughout the course.

HS-665
Introduction to Health Sciences

This course provides you with tools you need to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes and become s...

Course Overview

This course provides you with tools you need to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes and become savvy consumers of health-information. This user-friendly course will hold your interest by covering health topics of primary concern; such as Promoting Healthy Behavior Change, Psychosocial Health, Managing Stress, Birth Control, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Environmental Health.

HS-687
Introduction to Nutrition Science

This is a course which introduces basics of nutrition to you Course stresses a scientific foundation...

Course Overview

This is a course which introduces basics of nutrition to you Course stresses a scientific foundation for nutrition that allows you to develop a personal diet and dietary practices that are associated with good health. Each category of nutrition is detailed in course; menu and meal preparation is also discussed.

HS-747
Introduction to Health Promotion

This course provides introductory-level health education with a solid understanding of the scope and...

Course Overview

This course provides introductory-level health education with a solid understanding of the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically. Philosophy, theory, ethical perspectives, and future trends of health sciences is discussed in details.

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

6 courses in this module

FOM-2767
Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing

This course delves into the essential principles and techniques in mental health nursing, focusing...

Course Overview

This course delves into the essential principles and techniques in mental health nursing, focusing on the theoretical and practical aspects of psychiatric care.

ITM-2768
Introduction to Mental Health Nursing

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mental health nursing, covering the basics of...

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mental health nursing, covering the basics of psychiatric care, mental health assessment, and the application of nursing principles in mental health settings.

MHN-2769
Mental Health Nursing Procedures and Practices

This course explores the procedures and practices involved in mental health nursing, including adva...

Course Overview

This course explores the procedures and practices involved in mental health nursing, including advanced diagnostic techniques and patient management strategies.

MHN-2833
Mental Health Nursing Advanced Studies

This course delves into advanced topics in mental health nursing, including cutting-edge techniques...

Course Overview

This course delves into advanced topics in mental health nursing, including cutting-edge techniques , research, and clinical applications.

MHN-2834
Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practices

This course provides hands-on clinical experience in mental health nursing, focusing on the applica...

Course Overview

This course provides hands-on clinical experience in mental health nursing, focusing on the application of psychiatric care techniques in a clinical setting.

MHN-2835
Mental Health Nursing Patient Care

This course focuses on patient care within the field of mental health nursing, emphasizing the impo...

Course Overview

This course focuses on patient care within the field of mental health nursing, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and professionalism.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$24,000

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$24,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours Required

84 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14 total courses in the program

Application Process

1
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2
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3
Evaluation

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4
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