Credits required

30

Cost per-credit*

$344.25

Delivery

Online

Start terms

2 per year

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed as a terminal practice degree for nurse practitioners, nurse educators and nurse leaders in health care designed to prepare them for leadership roles in clinical practice, administration, clinical teaching, and clinical research. Students can select from several nursing DNP specialization tracks.

*Program tuition. Base tuition cost. Does not include student fees. Please note everyone's net tuition costs is specific to their own situation and will be different for each person. Learn more about tuition and fees >

Enrollment deadlines

  • Fall: March 1
  • Spring: October 1

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Health Policy

Prepares nurses for advanced practice through a program of study focused on nurse leadership and healthcare policy, outcomes management and performance improvement in nursing.

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