Program Overview

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Colleges & Programs

The university offers a range of programs through its various colleges, including:

• College of Dental Medicine
  • MSD Digital Dentistry
  • MSD Endodontics
  • MSD Orthodontics
  • MSD Periodontics
  • D.M.D.
  • D.M.D., Ph.D.
• College of Graduate Studies
  • Certificate Clinical Research
  • MS Biomedical Sciences
  • MS Clinical Research
  • MS Medical Sciences
  • Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences
  • Ph.D. BDSI
  • Ph.D. Biostatistics
  • Ph.D. Epidemiology
• College of Health Professions
  • BS-AHIA
  • BS Healthcare Studies
  • MHA - Executive
  • MHA - Residential
  • MS-CVP - Post-Professional
  • MS-CVP - Residential
  • MS-ECS
  • MSGC
  • MS Healthcare Quality & Safety
  • MSHI
  • MSPATH
  • MSPAS - Hybrid
  • MSPAS - Residential
  • MS-SLP
  • DHA
  • DNAP - Post-Baccalaureate
  • DNAP - Post-Master's
  • OTD - Hybrid
  • OTD - Post-Professional
  • OTD - Residential
  • Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science
  • DPT - Hybrid
  • DPT - Residential
• College of Medicine
  • MPH - Biostatistics
  • MPH - Epidemiology
  • MPH - Generalist
  • MPH - Behavior/Promotion
  • M.D.
  • M.D. - Accelerated
  • M.D., MSCR
  • M.D., Ph.D.
• College of Nursing
  • BSN - Accelerated
  • BSN - RN-to-BSN
  • MSN
  • DNP/MSN
  • DNP - Post-MSN
  • Ph.D. Nursing Science
  • PMHNP Certificate
• College of Pharmacy
  • Pharm.D.
  • Pharm.D./MPH
  • Pharm.D./MSHI

Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing

The Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing (DNP, MSN) program is designed for master's prepared advanced practice nurses and post-baccalaureate prepared nurses. This program prepares graduates to practice at the highest clinical level, demonstrating expertise in advanced clinical nursing practice, clinical scholarship, and analytical methods to improve patient care.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes five areas of specialty focus:

• Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP)
• Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
• Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)

The Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program will open in Fall 2026 and is currently accepting applications through September 15, 2025.

Full-Time, Fall Start

The full-time program starting in the fall semester includes the following courses:

Year 1, Fall

• NRDNP838: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• NRDNP856A: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Reasoning I (3 credits)
• NRDNP860: Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics (4 credits) Semester Total: 10 credits

Year 1, Spring

• NRDNP856B: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Reasoning II (3 credits)
• NRDNP842: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (4 credits)
• NRDNP846: Frameworks for Leadership (3 credits) Semester Total: 10 credits

Year 1, Summer

• NRDNP864: Advanced Care Management I (6 credits)
• NRDNP830: Applied Health Care Economics and Finance (3 credits) Semester Total: 9 credits

Year 2, Fall

• NRDNP836: Informatics in Healthcare Delivery (3 credits)
• NRDNP865: Advanced Care Management II (6 credits)
• NRDNP873: Scientific Underpinnings (3 credits) Semester Total: 12 credits

Year 2, Spring

• NRDNP708: Advanced Health Policy and Advocacy (3 credits)
• NRDNP858: Evidence-Based Practice, Quality & Safety (3 credits)
• NRDNP866: Advanced Care Management III (6 credits) Semester Total: 12 credits

Year 2, Summer

• NRDNP848B: Role Practicum (7 credits)
• NRDNP862: Practice Inquiry & IRB (3 credits) Semester Total: 10 credits

Year 3, Fall

• NRDNP890: Residency (5 credits)
• NRDNP850: Organizational Theory and Health Care Systems (3 credits) Semester Total: 8 credits

Year 3, Spring

• NRDNP890: Residency (5 credits) Semester Total: 5 credits Curriculum Total: 76 credits

Full-Time, Spring Start

The full-time program starting in the spring semester includes the following courses:

Year 1, Spring

• NRPHD708: Advanced Health Policy & Advocacy (3 credits)
• NRDNP846: Frameworks for Leadership (3 credits) Semester Total: 6 credits

Year 1, Summer

• NRDNP830: Applied Healthcare Economics & Finance (3 credits)
• NRDNP860: Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics (4 credits) Semester Total: 7 credits

Year 1, Fall

• NRDNP838: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• NRDNP856A: Advanced Clinical Assessment & Reasoning A (3 credits)
• NRDNP836: Informatics in Healthcare Delivery (3 credits) Semester Total: 9 credits

Year 2, Spring

• NRDNP856B: Advanced Clinical Assessment & Reasoning B (3 credits)
• NRDNP842: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (4 credits) Semester Total: 7 credits

Year 2, Summer

• NRDNP864: Advanced Care Management I (6 credits) Semester Total: 6 credits

Year 2, Fall

• NRDNP865: Advanced Care Management II (6 credits)
• NRDNP873: Scientific Underpinnings IV (3 credits) Semester Total: 9 credits

Year 3, Spring

• NRDNP866: Advanced Care Management III (6 credits)
• NRDNP858: Evidenced Based Practice, Quality & Safety (3 credits) Semester Total: 9 credits

Year 3, Summer

• NRDNP848B: Role Practicum (7 credits)
• NRDNP862: Practice Inquiry & IRB (3 credits) Semester Total: 10 credits

Year 3, Fall

• NRDNP850: Organizational Theory & Healthcare Systems (3 credits)
• NRDNP890: Residency (5 credits) Semester Total: 8 credits

Year 4, Spring

• NRDNP890: Residency (5 credits) Semester Total: 5 credits Curriculum Minimum Total: 76 credits

Part-Time

The part-time program includes the following courses:

Year 1, Fall B

• NRDNP836: Informatics in Health Care Delivery (3 credits)
• NRDNP830: Applied Health Care Economics and Finance (3 credits) Semester Total: 6 credits

Year 1, Spring

• NRPHD708: Advanced Health Policy & Advocacy (3 credits)
• NRDNP846: Frameworks for Leadership (3 credits) Semester Total: 6 credits

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer

• NRDNP860: Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics (4 credits) Semester Total: 4 credits

Year 2, Fall B

• NRDNP856A: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Reasoning I (3 credits)
• NRDNP838: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits) Semester Total: 6 credits

Year 2, Spring

• NRDNP842: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (4 credits)
• NRDNP856B: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Reasoning II (3 credits) Semester Total: 7 credits

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer

• NRDNP864: Advanced Care Management I (6 credits) Semester Total: 6 credits

Year 3, Fall B

• NRDNP865: Advanced Care Management II (6 credits)
• NRDNP873: Scientific Underpinnings (3 credits) Semester Total: 9 credits

Year 3, Spring

• NRDNP858: Evid Based Prac Qual Safety (3 credits)
• NRDNP866: Advanced Care Management III (6 credits) Semester Total: 9 credits

Year 3, Summer A, Trailer

• NRDNP848B: Role Practicum (7 credits)
• NRDNP862: Practice Inquiry & IRB (3 credits) Semester Total: 10 credits

Year 4, Fall B

• NRDNP890: Residency (5 credits)
• NRDNP850: Organizational Theory and Health Care Systems (3 credits) Semester Total: 8 credits

Year 4, Spring

• NRDNP890: Residency (5 credits) Semester Total: 5 credits Curriculum Minimum Total: 76 credits

Graduate students can elect to add Nurse Educator courses to include:

• NURSM615: Methodology of Online Teaching (3 credits)
• NURSM703: Instructional Processes (3 credits)
• NURSM713: Curriculum Design & Development (3 credits)
• NRPHD800: Mentored Teaching (3 credits)