Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

The program is available for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (Post BS Option) and nurses with a master’s degree in nursing (Post MS Option).

Post-BS option - designed to be completed in three years of full-time study or five years on a part-time basis. A minimum of 71 credits is required for the post-BS DNP.

Post-MS option - designed to be completed in two years on a part-time basis. A minimum of 33 credits is required for the post-MS DNP.  

Students admitted to either option will follow the course sequence designated in the program plan and progress as a group. DNP courses are offered in a combination of online and face-to-face formats.