Develop advanced skills to prepare for advanced practice health care jobs in nursing specialty areas.
NURSING GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The MS in Nursing explores advanced professional nursing practice, theory, research and health care delivery systems—all within the context of Alaska’s diverse communities, including rural and underserved populations. Students interested inclinical practice can choose between FNP and PMHNP concentrations. Alternatively, students can concentrate in nursing leadership, with an emphasis on education.
As a student in one of the graduate certificate programs, you’ll build on your graduate degree and your current speciality, integrating theory-based advanced practice nursing courses and specialty clinical practice. Depending on your interests and career goals, you can choose between FNP or PMHNP specializations. The graduate certificate in nursing education provides you with the theory and skills you need to enter the high-demand field of nursing education. The program focuses on teaching and learning, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation. Students also learn to utilize new technology for learning and collaboration. A teaching practicum gives you real-world experience delivering your own curriculum on a topic that you’re passionate about.
As the highest degree in nursing practice, the DNP is designed for nurses with an MS in Nursing degree who are currently certified in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) role. The program emphasizes advanced nursing practice, theory, research and leadership, with a focus on the unique needs of Alaska’s diverse urban and rural communities. As a DNP student, you’ll culminate the program by developing and defending a scholarly capstone project on a topic you choose that reflects your professional interests and goals.
Catalog: MS in Nursing (FNP, PMH-NP, NLDR-Educ)*
Catalog: Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner*
Catalog: Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
Catalog: Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner*
Catalog: Doctor of Nursing Practice
*The MS in Nursing, Graduate Certificate in FNP, and Graduate Certificate in PMHNP
programs are designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure
or certification in Alaska. However, the program might not meet the educational requirements
for other states' professional licensure or certification. Please see UAA’s Licensure and Certification website for more information.
WHY CHOOSE nursing GRADUATE programs AT UAA?
100% job placement rate for nurse practitioners after they are certified.
Work with urban and rural communities throughout Alaska in internships and clinical experiences.
Learn from experienced nursing professionals in a variety of settings while participating in a variety of professional activities and events.
A nurse practitioners hourly wage in Alaska is $68/hour. (Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development)
NEWS & Stories
Division of Population Health Sciences Associate Professor Dr. Britteny Howell recently published two new studies that investigates the relationship between aging and mental health. Her research seeks to explore gaps in existing literature about how the experience of aging is shape by factors like social context, culture, activities, beliefs, environment, and more.
In January 2026, students from the College of Health showcased their public health research at the Alaska Public Health Association Summit’s annual poster session. Their projects spanned topics ranging from food security to environmental contamination, contributing valuable insights that help shape the evolving conversation around Alaska’s public health landscape.
Dr. Corrie Whitmore, an associate professor in the Division of Population Health Sciences, and her team at UAA’s Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services are celebrating the recent publication of a new article. The paper, which was published in the Dec. 2025 issue of Nursing for Women’s Health, offers a framework and actionable strategies for nurses to improve communication and patient experience in discussions around substance use and contraception.
School of Social Work Assistant Professor Amana Mbise and ISER Research Assistant Professor Nathan West are exploring the relationships that Black barbershops play in men's health. Their community-based research prioritizes the lived experiences of the men they talk to, and is revealing how barbershops function not just as grooming spaces, but as social and cultural hubs.
Philippe Amstislavski, a scientist with a passion for sustainable innovation, is pioneering the use of mycelium insulation to help Alaska’s remote communities combat extreme cold and climate change.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Contact Us
Phone: (907) 786-4550
Email: nursing@alaska.edu
UAA School of Nursing
UAA Health Sciences Building
3795 Piper Street, Suite 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address
UAA School of Nursing
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 101
Anchorage, AK 99508
