Program Details

Admission Requirements

NURSING

Online Master of Science in Nursing

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

• ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if you’ve achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. You must have a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• One admission essay
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/Résumé

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-AGPCNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• ADN, diploma or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. Nurses with a ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if you’ve achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. You must have a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• One admission essay
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/Résumé

Family Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-FNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if you’ve achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• One admission essay
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences to deliver care across the lifespan.
• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/Résumé

Nursing Administration

To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-Nursing Administration program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license.
• Nursing GPA average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online RN or BSN to MSN-PMHNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Non-refundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• One admission essay
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences to deliver care across the lifespan.
• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/Résumé

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-AGACNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• You may be admitted unconditionally if you have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. If you have previous graduate coursework, you must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• Admission essay and portfolio
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/résumé

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-AGPCNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• You may be admitted unconditionally if you have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. If you have previous graduate coursework, you must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• Admission essay and portfolio
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/résumé

Family Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-FNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• You may be admitted unconditionally if you have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. If you have previous graduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• Two letters of recommendation
• Admission essay and portfolio
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences across the lifespan.
• CV/résumé

Leadership

To be eligible for Bradley’s online MSN to DNP – Leadership program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• MSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• Admission essay and portfolio
  • DNP Leadership applicants must also discuss potential practice mentors to facilitate the implementation of the systematic or practice change identified.
• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/Résumé
• Documentation and description of supervised clinical hours completed during your master’s program

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-PMHNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• Admission essay and portfolio
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
• CV/Résumé
• Two letters of recommendation

Online Post-Master’s Certificate

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Family Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

To be eligible for Bradley’s online post-master’s certificate program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• MSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program
• Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Non-refundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of academic credentials
• One admission essay
  • Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
• CV/Résumé
• Two letters of recommendation

COUNSELING

Online Master of Arts in Counseling Program

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate grade point average to be considered for admission.

You must also submit the following:

• Completed online application, which includes providing the following information:
  • Non-refundable $40 application fee
  • Official transcripts of academic credentials
  • Statement of Interest:
    • Achievements and work experience that you consider relevant to your interest in and capacity for graduate study
    • Career objectives and how the graduate program you have selected will assist you in attaining these goals
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Virtual interview (The virtual interview can be scheduled after applicant has submitted the application and met all other requirements.)

EDUCATION

Online Doctor of Education

Higher Education Administration and Leadership

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from your prior institutions

You must also submit the following:

• CV/Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (One letter must be from a current or past direct supervisor)
• Personal statement essay detailing why you are seeking admission to the Ed.D. program

PreK-12 Educational Administration and Leadership

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from your prior institutions

You must also submit the following:

• CV/Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (One letter must be from a current or past direct supervisor)
• Personal statement essay detailing why you are seeking admission to the Ed.D. program
• Faculty interview
• A valid Illinois professional educator license endorsed in general administrative, principal, chief school business official, or director of special education. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education’s licensure website for more information on how to apply.
• Experience in a public or non-public PreK-12 setting as an administrator in one or more of the following areas: general administrative, principal, director of special education, or chief school business official. Comparable licensure/certification from states outside of Illinois may be considered.

Educational Technology

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Official transcripts from your prior institutions

You must also submit the following:

• CV/Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (One letter must be from a current or past direct supervisor)
• Personal statement essay detailing why you are seeking admission to the Ed.D. program

Curriculum

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Administration

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Leadership

Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner

Online Post-Master’s Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Online Master of Arts in Counseling Program – Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Online Master of Arts in Counseling Program – Professional School Counseling

Online Doctor of Education – Higher Education Administration

Tuition and Fees*

Tuition Rate: $990 per credit hour

Application Fee: $40 (non-refundable); $50 (non-refundable) for international applicants

Additional Nursing Fees:

• Typhon Fee (software used to monitor clinical hours): $100
• Malpractice Insurance: $66 each year
• Background Check: Up to $118
• Nursing Badge Fee: $5 fee for the card and $10 fee for shipping
• Books/Supplies: Other additional fees include books, supplies, and proctoring services for select courses.

Additional Counseling Fees:

• ENC 625 course lab fee: $100
• Comprehensive Exam Fee: $50
• EMS Fee: $50-$150 per year
• Malpractice Insurance: Free if you join the ACA at the student rate of $96
• Residency Costs: Lodging, meals, and transportation
• Books/Supplies: Other additional fees include books

*Subject to change each academic year.

Payment Information:

Bradley University expects payment arrangements to be completed prior to the start of each academic term. Payments for the full term are due no later than the day before classes start.

Pay-in-full is the most economical option. However, for the regular semesters the University also offers longer-term payment options through the Deferred Payment Plan and Monthly Installment Payment Plan.

Payments can be made online by credit card. A 2% fee is assessed on credit card transactions when using Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express for tuition and fees. The University cannot accept credit card payments over the telephone.

At no additional charge, online payments can be made by ACH debit from checking or savings accounts.

*The master’s degree program in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Bradley University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).