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ONLINE PROGRAMS

A Jesuit education is prestigious.

Rockhurst University’s online programs are guided by our Jesuit values of learning, leadership and service. We’ll prepare you to meet the needs of diverse populations through rigorous academics, rich and varied experiences, and a spirit of inquiry and reflection.

Since 1910, we have welcomed students of all faith traditions. Today, we welcome you to review our online programs, so you can determine which degree or certification best suits your needs and aligns with your goals. When you join Rockhurst, you join a diverse community united in a commitment to cultivating a just, inclusive and sustainable future.

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    HLC accredited
    Higher Learning Commission

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    CCNE accredited
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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    CAEP accredited
    Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

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    Saint Luke's
    College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Download your guide to learn more about this program, including:

  •  Admission requirements
  •  Program features
  •  Curriculum details
  •  Tuition costs

I have or will have a BSN as required for Rockhurst University’s online programs.
I have or will have a bachelor’s degree as required for Rockhurst University’s hybrid ABSN program, and reside in one of the following states: IA, ID, KS, MO, NE.
I have or will have a master's degree as required for Rockhurst University’s online post-graduate program.
I have or will have a MSN as required for Rockhurst University’s online programs.

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Programs for Bachelor's Degree Holders

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Hybrid Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Online ABSN
Leverage your bachelor's in any other field and become a nurse in just 16 months.
  •  16 months to complete
  •  10-day campus residency
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher
  • Resume
  • Must complete 2 of 4 science prerequisites for your application to be reviewed
  • Science credits must be no older than 7 years; older credits trigger an ATI TEAS admission exam
  • Cannot repeat science courses more than once
  • Minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses
  • 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher for prerequisite coursework
  • Must reside in Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska
  • 60 credit hours
  • 583.5 clinical hours
  • $783.33 per credit hour
  • 4 semesters/16 months
  • 10-day campus residency
  • 3 start dates per year
  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025

Programs for BSN Holders

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Online MSN in Leadership
Online MSN in Nursing Leadership

Gain relevant expertise in the business and operations side of health care and learn to connect evidence-based practice to influence organizational improvements.

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    4 semesters (full-time); 6 semesters (part-time)
  •  No campus immersion - 100% online
  • BSN from CHEA recognized school and nursing accreditation from CCNE or ACEN
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
  • Minimum BSN GPA: 3.0
  • Active unencumbered registered nurse license
  • 2 LORs (professional or academic)
  • Graduate Statistics
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • 37 credit hours
  • 200 practicum hours
  • $765 per credit hour
  • 2 starts per year
  • 4 semesters (full-time)
  • 6 semesters (part-time)
  • No campus immersion
  •  Apply Now for Spring 2025
  •  Next Start: January 13, 2025
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Online MSN-FNP
Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Broaden your skills and expand your career opportunities as a family nurse practitioner.


  • 6 semesters (full-time); 8 semesters (part-time)
  •  1 campus immersion, 1 virtual immersion
  • BSN degree from an accredited institution
  • Active RN license
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • 49 credit hours
  • 750 clinical hours
  • $765 per credit hour
  • 3 starts per year
  • 6 semesters (full-time)
  • 8 semesters (part-time)
  • 1 campus immersion
  • 1 virtual immersion
  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025
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Online MSN-AGACNP
Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Address the growing need for nurse practitioners in this specialized area with an online MSN-AGACNP, and care for adults and older adults with acute and chronic conditions.

  •  6 semesters (full-time); 8 semesters (part-time)
  •  1 campus immersion, 1 virtual immersion
  • BSN degree from an accredited institution
  • Active RN license
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • 49 credit hours
  • 750 clinical hours
  • $765 per credit hour
  • 3 starts per year
  • 6 semesters (full-time)
  • 8 semesters (part-time)
  • 1 campus immersion
  • 1 virtual immersion
  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025
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Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at work
Online MSN-PMHNP
Online MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Advance your career at a leading university and help fill the need for mental health practitioners.

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    6 semesters (full-time); 8 semesters (part-time)
  •  1 campus immersion, 1 virtual immersion
  • BSN from CHEA recognized institution 
  • Nursing accreditation from CCNE or ACEN 
  • Active RN license 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 
  • 2 letters of recommendation 
  • Personal statement 
  • 49 credit hours 
  • $765 per credit hour (non PMH Practicum courses) 
  • $1,750.00 per credit hour (PMH Practicum courses) 
  • 3 starts per year 
  • 6 semesters (full-time) 
  • 8 semesters (part-time) 
  • 750 clinical hours 
  • 1 campus immersion 
  • 1 virtual immersion 
  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025
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Online MSN Dual Track
Online MSN Dual Track (FNP | AGACNP)

Combine two specializations in one degree and care for patients of all ages with varied medical needs across the life span.

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    8 semesters (full-time); 10 semesters (part-time)
  •  1 campus immersion, 1 virtual immersion
  • BSN degree from an accredited institution
  • Active RN license
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • 62 credit hours
  • 1,250 clinical hours
  • $765 per credit hour
  • 3 starts per year
  • 8 semesters (full-time)
  • 10 semesters (part-time)
  • 1 campus immersion
  • 1 virtual immersion
  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025

Programs for MSN Holders

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Online FNP Post-Master's Certificate
Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post-Master's Certificate

Broaden your skills and expand your career opportunities as a family nurse practitioner with our FNP post-master's certificate.

  •  4 semesters*
  •  1 campus immersion, 1 virtual immersion
  • MSN degree from an accredited institution
  • Active RN license
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • 20 credit hours
  • 750 clinical hours
  • $765 per credit hour
  • 3 starts per year
  • 4 semesters*
  • 1 campus immersion
  • 1 virtual immersion

*may vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses

  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025
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Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate
Online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Post-Master's Certificate

Bolster your clinical competencies and expand your scope of practice by becoming certified to care for the acute needs of adults and older adults.

  •  4 semesters*
  •  1 campus immersion, 1 virtual immersion
  • MSN degree from an accredited institution
  • Active RN license
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • 20 credit hours
  • 750 clinical hours
  • $765 per credit hour
  • 3 starts per year
  • 4 semesters*
  • 1 campus immersion
  • 1 virtual immersion

*may vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses

  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025
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Nurse practitioner with a PMHNP master's certificate
Online PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate
Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Master's Certificate

Broaden your skills and expand your career opportunities with a post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

  •  4 semesters*
  •  1 campus immersion, 1 virtual immersion
  • MSN degree from a CCNE-accredited institution 
  • Active RN license 
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 
  • 2 letters of recommendation 
  • Personal statement 
  • 22 credit hours (minimum) 
  • 750 clinical hours 
  • $765 per credit hour (non-PMH Practicum courses) 
  • $1,750.00 per credit hour (PMH Practicum courses) 
  • 3 starts per year 
  • 4 semesters*
  • 1 campus immersion 
  • 1 virtual immersion 

*may vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses

  •  Apply Now for Summer 2025
  •  Next Start: May 19, 2025

Programs for Master's Degree Holders

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Online Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership
Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership - Organizational Leadership

Build a career as a strategic and ethical leader with an influential voice in your industry and inspire others to create meaningful change in your organization.

  •  2 years to complete
  •  1 capstone project - no dissertation required
  • Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
  • 3.0 GPA  
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional) 
  • Personal statement
  • Research statement
  • Resume 
  • Transcripts from all universities attended  
    (Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
  • 45 credit hours
  • $816 per credit hour
  • 6 semesters/2 years
  • 2 start dates per year
  • DEI Certificate option available
  • 100% online
  •  Summer 2025 start date: May 27, 2025
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Online Ed.D. in K-12 Leadership
Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership - K-12 Leadership

Develop your leadership, advocacy and decision-making skills to bring a modern approach to your community’s primary and secondary educational systems.

  •  2 years to complete
  •  1 capstone project - no dissertation required
  • Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
  • 3.0 GPA  
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional) 
  • Personal statement
  • Research statement
  • Resume 
  • Transcripts from all universities attended (Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
  • 45 credit hours
  • $816 per credit hour
  • 6 semesters/2 years
  • 2 start dates per year
  • DEI or STEAM certificate options available
  •  Summer 2025 start date: May 27, 2025
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Healthcare leader with Ed.D. degree using skills in career
Online Ed.D. in Health Care Education
Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership - Health Care Education

Leverage your professional health care experience to address the educator shortage and prepare a new generation of health care practitioners in your field.

  •  2 years to complete
  •  1 capstone project - no dissertation required
  • Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
  • 3.0 GPA  
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional) 
  • Personal statement
  • Research statement
  • Resume 
  • Transcripts from all universities attended  
    (Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
  • 45 credit hours
  • $816 per credit hour
  • 6 semesters/2 years
  • 2 start dates per year
  • DEI or Medical Spanish certificate options available
  •  Summer 2025 start date: May 27, 2025
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Online Ed.D. in Higher Education
Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership - Higher Education

Transition your career and become an educator at the university level with skills in curriculum design, higher education systems, and modern technologies.

  •  2 years to complete
  •  1 capstone project - no dissertation required
  • Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
  • 3.0 GPA  
  • 2 letters of recommendation (professional) 
  • Personal statement
  • Research statement
  • Resume 
  • Transcripts from all universities attended  
    (Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
  • 45 credit hours
  • $816 per credit hour
  • 6 semesters/2 years
  • 2 start dates per year
  • DEI Certificate option available
  •  Summer 2025 start date: May 27, 2025

Student Support

A dedicated enrollment adviser can answer your questions and guide you through the application process. Begin by filling out a form and starting the conversation.

Your adviser can help with:

  • Admission Requirements
  • Curriculum Details
  • Clinical Placement Support
  • Enrollment Support
  • Financial Aid
  • Tuition Cost
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