Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various schools, including the Cizik School of Nursing, McGovern Medical School, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School, School of Behavioral Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, and School of Public Health.

Cizik School of Nursing

• The Cizik School of Nursing offers several programs, including:
  • Pre-Nursing Pathway
  • Undergraduate Programs:
    • RN-BSN
    • Pacesetter (BSN)
  • Graduate Programs:
    • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Nursing Leadership and Administration
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
      • BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia
      • BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner
        • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care
        • Family Nurse Practitioner
        • Psychiatric/Mental Health
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) [Post-Master's Entry]
        • Nurse Anesthesia
        • Nurse Leadership and Administration
        • Nurse Informatics
        • Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialist
    • PhD in Nursing
      • BSN-PhD
      • DNP-PhD
      • PhD
  • Post-Graduate Completion Programs:
    • Post-Graduate Completion (Non-Nurse Practitioner)
      • Emergency/Trauma
      • Nursing Education
      • Nursing Leadership and Administration
    • Post-Graduate Completion (Nurse Practitioner)
      • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
      • Emergency Medical Service Nurse Practitioner
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

McGovern Medical School

• The McGovern Medical School offers programs such as:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Combined degree programs (e.g., MD/PhD, MD/MPH)

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics

• The McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics offers:
  • Master's and doctoral programs in Biomedical Informatics
  • Certificates in areas like Clinical Informatics and Public Health Informatics

MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School

• The MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School offers:
  • PhD programs in various fields, including Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Cancer Biology
  • Master's programs in areas like Clinical Research and Biomedical Sciences

School of Behavioral Health Sciences

• The School of Behavioral Health Sciences offers:
  • Master's and doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences, and Social Work
  • Certificates in areas like Clinical Psychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences

School of Dentistry

• The School of Dentistry offers:
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Advanced Education Programs in specialties like Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
  • Master's and doctoral programs in areas like Dental Hygiene and Biomedical Sciences

School of Public Health

• The School of Public Health offers:
  • Master of Public Health (MPH) in various concentrations, including Epidemiology and Health Promotion
  • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in areas like Community Health Practice and Health Promotion
  • PhD programs in fields like Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Certificates in areas like Public Health and Global Health

Degree Plan for Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialist

The degree plan for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) [Post-Master's Entry] with a focus on Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialist includes:

First Year

• Fall: NURS 7538 - Transforming Health & Health Care Delivery (6 hours)
• Spring: NURS 7301 - Translational Science I: Evidence-Based Practice Foundations (6 hours)
• Summer: NURS 7302 - Translational Science II: Methodology (60 practice hours) (6 hours)

Second Year

• Fall: NURS 7303 - Translational Science III: Implementation (60 practice hours) (3 hours), NURS 7537 - Nursing Informatics: Translation into Advanced Practice (2 hours)
• Spring: NURS 7304 - Translational Science IV: Knowledge Translation (4 hours), NURS 7534 - Advanced Leadership Practice for APRNs (2 hours)
• Summer: NURS 7444B - Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Immersion (2-3 hours), NURS 7533 - Vulnerable Populations (4 hours)

Third Year

• Fall: NURS 7445B - DNP Immersion (2-3 hours), NURS 7539 - Advanced Seminar (3 hours)
• Total Hours: 40-42
• Practice Hours: 480