Advance Your Nursing Career with Adelphi University
Prepare to take the next step in your nursing career with Adelphi University’s online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner programs. Benefit from flexible online coursework, hands-on clinical learning, small classes and personalized support from experienced nursing faculty.
Whether you’re pursuing your master’s degree or building on your existing graduate nursing education, Adelphi offers a pathway to help you achieve your professional goals.
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Explore Our Online Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Programs
Build the knowledge and clinical skills to provide specialized primary care for adults as they age. Adelphi University’s online master’s degree and post-master’s certificate offer two educational pathways designed to help nurses advance their expertise and prepare for adult-gerontology primary care practice.
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Undergraduate Degree Programs Available
Adelphi offers a variety of undergraduate programs, each built to expand on your knowledge in your chosen field. All provide access to in-depth coursework that will give you the confidence you need to achieve your career goals.
Graduate Programs Available
For those looking to further their knowledge and take their careers to the next level, Adelphi offers expert-taught graduate programs. Each program is designed with the latest industry trends and standards in mind, all delivered in a comprehensive curriculum that features hands-on experience and real-world application.
- Master of Arts in Art Education
- Master of Arts in Educational Technology
- Master of Arts in Educational Theatre (P-12 Certification Track)
- Master of Arts in Educational Theatre (Storytelling and The Arts Non Certification Track)
- Master of Arts in English Education
- Master of Arts in Literacy
- Master of Arts in Social Studies Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL)
- Master of Arts in Technology Education (Inservice)
- Master of Arts in Technology Education (Preservice)
- Master of Fine Arts in Creating Writing
- Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Emergency Management
- Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics
- Master of Science in Nursing Education
- Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Master of Science in Nutrition
- Master of Science in Special Education
- Master of Science in Sport Management
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing)
- PhD in Nursing
Certificate Programs Available
Our certificate programs offer students an efficient and affordable way to gain specific competencies needed to launch or advance a career. They incorporate the latest knowledge and skills and provide both academic rigor and supportive, personalized instruction.
- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate
- Advanced Certificate in Autism and Severe or Multiple Disabilities
- Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education
- Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy
- Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership
- Advanced Certificate in Educational Theatre
- Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Informatics
- Advanced Certificate in Literacy
- Advanced Certificate in School District Leadership
- Advanced Certificate in Special Education
- Advanced Certificate in Technology Education
- Digital Marketing Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health
- Marketing Analytics Certificate
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Advanced Certificate
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Why Study Nursing Online at Adelphi University?
Advance Your Nursing Education at Adelphi University
Build your future at a university recognized for academic excellence, personalized education and student success. Adelphi University’s online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner master’s degree and post-master’s certificate combine experienced nursing faculty, individualized support and hands-on clinical learning to help nurses advance their careers.
CCNE-Accredited Nursing Education
Both programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), reflecting Adelphi’s commitment to quality nursing education.
Adelphi Support Team
At Adelphi University, you’ll have access to resources and personalized support throughout your online nursing education. From navigating admissions and tuition to accessing academic assistance, Adelphi’s support services are designed to help you stay focused on your educational and professional goals.
Students can access a variety of resources, including academic tutoring through the Learning Center and writing assistance through the Writing Center.
Additional support services include:
- Admissions counselors
- Tuition planners
- Technical support specialists
- Student advisors
Frequently Asked Questions
Our mission is to transform the lives of all students by creating a distinctive environment of intellectual rigor, research, creativity and deep community engagement across four core areas of focus: arts and humanities, STEM and social sciences, the professions and health and wellness.
We are guided by six core values that exemplify the type of community we seek to create:
- Academic Excellence
- Creativity and Innovation
- Community and Collaboration
- Global Awareness and Diversity
- Respect for the Individual
- Truth and Integrity
Yes, Adelphi accepts transfer credits, which can help reduce your total tuition as well as the time you will have to spend earning your degree. Transfer credit requirements vary by program, however, our online Bachelor’s programs could receive up to 90 transfer credit hours, and Graduate programs up to six (6) transfer credit hours. Get in touch with us to learn more or view our online programs page.
Tuition for Veterans & Active Military (including eligible spouses and dependent children) is offered at a discounted rate of just $250 per credit hour for undergraduate programs.
Additionally, an application fee waiver is available to all military personnel and veterans.
Active, reserve and veteran military students and their families using Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits or any other veteran affairs program benefits can get information by calling (516) 877-3411, or visit our veterans and military resources page.