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DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree

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OVERVIEW

The best of both worlds

Students in the DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree program are motivated by clinical practice and research innovations that will produce practice transformations and improve care. This program is the first in the country where students can receive both degrees simultaneously from one school, and graduates will be prepared at the highest level to conduct clinical research, teach, mentor, and implement innovations to enhance patient outcomes.

The DNP/PHD program creates rigorously prepared clinical scholars that offer the nursing profession a ’best of both worlds’ approach to creating innovative solutions for clinical curriculum development, faculty practice, and scientific inquiry. The program requires completion of both teaching and research residencies. Through the experiences, students will learn how to combine the roles of educator with clinician and scholar. Students will work with Hopkins faculty mentors to select courses and identify opportunities that align with their research and/or clinical training program.

Within the DNP portion of the program, students will select an advanced practice track from six nurse practitioner options, including pediatrics to family to adult/gerontology to psychiatric mental health. By combining the PhD goal of creating leaders in nursing science development with the DNP mission to prepare expert nurse clinicians into an integrated curriculum, students receive both outstanding research and clinical practice experience.

Program Details
  • 5 years
  • Onsite
  • DNP/PHD

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition Cost: $2,179 per credit See Cost of Attendance Details
Financial Aid: There are numerous options for financing your education including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Learn more.


Upcoming Deadlines

Fall entry: Dec 1

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Curriculum

The program is designed to be completed in a five-year, full-time plan of study. The program highlights both a structured teaching and research residency. The plan below is a sample of the DNP Advanced Practice/PhD curriculum.

DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Total Number Of Credits And Clinical Hours By Track

  • Year 1 Fall 12 credits

    • Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]

    • Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]

  • Year 1 Spring 12 credits

    • Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]

    • Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]

    • Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]

    • Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]

  • Year 1 Summer 4 credits

    • Grant Writing [1cr]

    • Elective Credit [2CR]

    • Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Clinical Research Residency [1cr]

    • Comprehensive Exams [NC]

  • Year 2 Fall 9 credits

    • Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]

    • Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

  • Year 2 Summer 2 credits

    • Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • IRB Submission [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 3 Fall 9 credits

    • Advanced Patho I [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]

    • Health Promotion/Risk Reduction[2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Spring 12 credits

    • Advanced Patho II [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]

    • Advanced Diagnostics t [2cr]

    • Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Summer 4 credits, 80 clinical hours
    • Intro to Acute Care [4cr/80 clinical hours]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Fall 10 credits, 160 clinical hours
    • Acute Care I [5cr/160 clinical hours]

    • Health Finance [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 4 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
    • Acute Care II [4.5cr/200 clinical hours]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]

  • Year 4 Summer 6 credits

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Fall 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Acute Care III [5.5 cr/200 clinical hours]

    • Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Spring 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Acute Care IV [5.5cr/200 clinical hours]

    • Elective credit [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

Program Total: 118.5 credits [cr], 840 Clinical Hours [CL]
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.

  • Year 1 Fall 12 credits

    • Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]

    • Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]

  • Year 1 Spring 12 credits

    • Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]

    • Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]

    • Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]

    • Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]

  • Year 1 Summer 4 credits

    • Grant Writing [1cr]

    • Elective Credit [2CR]

    • Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]

    • Comprehensive Exams [NC]

  • Year 2 Fall 10 credits

    • Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]

    • Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]

    • Health Finance [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

  • Year 2 Spring 12 credits

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [4cr]

    • Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 2 Summer 2 credits

    • Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • IRB Submission [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 3 Fall 12 credits

    • Advanced Patho I [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]

    • Health Promotion/Risk Reduction [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Spring 9 credits

    • Advanced Patho II [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]

    • Advanced Diagnostics [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Summer 6 credits

    • Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]

    • CR I Acute Conditions [3cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Fall 9 credits, 240 clinical hours

    • Clinical Practicum 1 [3cr/240CL]

    • Clinical Reasoning II Chronic Conditions [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 4 Spring 10 credits, 240 clinical hours

    • Clinical Practicum II: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner [3cr/240CL]

    • Elective credit [3cr]

    • NR.110.890 Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • NR.110.841 Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]

  • Year 4 Summer 2 credits, 160 clinical hours

    • Clinical Practicum III [2cr/160CL]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Fall 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning III Complex/Chronic [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning IV Transition to Practice [3cr]

    • NR.210.649 Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]

    • NR.110.890 Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

Program Total: 119 credits [cr], 1040 Clinical Hours [CL]
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.

  • Year 1 Fall 12 credits

    • Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]

    • Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]

  • Year 1 Spring 12 credits

    • Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]

    • Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]

    • Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]

    • Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]

  • Year 1 Summer 4 credits

    • Grant Writing [1cr]

    • Elective Credit [2CR]

    • Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]

    • Comprehensive Exams [NC]

  • Year 2 Fall 10 credits

    • Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]

    • Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]

    • Health Promotion/Risk Reduction [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

  • Year 2 Spring 11 credits

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 2 Summer 4 credits

    • Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • IRB Submission [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 3 Fall 10 credits

    • Advanced Patho I [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Spring 9 credits

    • Advanced Patho II [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]

    • Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Summer 6 credits

    • Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]

    • Clinical Reasoning I Acute Conditions Lifespan [3cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Fall 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Clinical practicum 1 [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Clinical Reasoning II Chronic Conditions Lifespan [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 4 Spring 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Clinical Practicum II [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Advanced Diagnostics [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]

  • Year 4 Summer 2.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Clinical Practicum III [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Fall 12.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning III Complex/Chronic [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]

    • Health Finance [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning IV Transition to Practice [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

Program Total: 120.5 credits [cr], 1000 Clinical Hours [CL]

  • Year 1 Fall 12 credits

    • Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]

    • Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]

  • Year 1 Spring 12 credits

    • Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]

    • Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]

    • Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]

    • Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]

  • Year 1 Summer 4 credits

    • Grant Writing [1cr]

    • Elective Credit [2CR]

    • Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]

    • Comprehensive Exams [NC]

  • Year 2 Fall 11 credits

    • Health Promotion [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]

    • Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]

    • Advanced Nursing Policy (Fall PNP and FNP) [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

  • Year 2 Spring 10 credits

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]

    • Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]

    • Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 2 Summer 5 credits

    • Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]

    • Elective [3cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • IRB Submission [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 3 Fall 11 credits

    • Advanced Patho I [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

    • Elective credit [2cr]

    • Elective credit [2cr]

  • Year 3 Spring 13 credits

    • Advanced Patho II [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]

    • Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement [3cr]

    • Clinical Reasoning I Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Problems Specific to the Newborn/Infant [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Summer 4.5 credits, 120 clinical hours

    • NR.210.631 Clinical Reasoning II Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Common Acute Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]

    • NR.210.635 Clinical Practicum I [1.5cr/120CL]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Fall 12 credits, 160 clinical hours

    • Health Information Systems & PT Care Technologies [2cr]

    • Health Finance [2cr]

    • Clinical Reasoning III: Acute Complex Problems with Gender and Behavior Health [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum II [2cr/160CL]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Spring 9 credits, 160 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning IV: Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum III [2cr/160CL]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]

  • Year 4 Summer 2 credits

    • Elective Credit [2cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Fall 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics and Procedures [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Elective credit [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

Program Total: 122.5 credits [cr], 840 Clinical Hours [CL]

  • Year 1 Fall 12 credits

    • Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]

    • Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]

  • Year 1 Spring 12 credits

    • Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]

    • Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]

    • Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]

    • Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]

  • Year 1 Summer 4 credits

    • Grant Writing [1cr]

    • Elective Credit [2CR]

    • Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]

    • Comprehensive Exams [NC]

  • Year 2 Fall 11 credits

    • Health Promotion [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]

    • Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]

    • Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

  • Year 2 Spring 10 credits

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]

    • Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]

    • Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 2 Summer 5 credits

    • Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]

    • Elective [3cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • IRB Submission [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 3 Fall 11 credits

    • Advanced Patho I [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

    • Elective credit [2cr]

    • Elective credit [2cr]

  • Year 3 Spring 13 credits

    • Advanced Patho II [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]

    • Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement [3cr]

    • Clinical Reasoning I Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Problems Specific to the Newborn/Infant [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Summer 4.5 credits, 120 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning II Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Common Acute Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum I [1.5cr/120 clinical hours]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Fall 12 credits, 160 clinical hours

    • Health Information Systems & PT Care Technologies [2cr]

    • Health Finance [2cr]

    • Clinical Reasoning III: Acute Complex Problems with Gender and Behavior Health [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum II [2cr/160CL]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Spring 9 credits, 160 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning IV: Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum III [2cr/160CL]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]

  • Year 4 Summer 3.5 credits

    • Pediatric Primary/Acute Care Practicum [1.5cr/120CL]

    • Elective Credit [2cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Fall 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics and Procedures [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours

    • Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics [3cr]

    • Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.

  • Year 1 Fall 12 credits

    • Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]

    • Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]

  • Year 1 Spring 12 credits

    • Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]

    • Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]

    • Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]

    • Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]

    • Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]

  • Year 1 Summer 4 credits

    • Grant Writing [1cr]

    • Elective Credit [2CR]

    • Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]

    • Comprehensive Exams [NC]

  • Year 2 Fall 10 credits

    • Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]

    • Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]

    • Health Promotion/Risk Reduction [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

  • Year 2 Spring 11 credits

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [4cr]

    • Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 2 Summer 2 credits

    • Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]

    • Research Residency [NC]

    • IRB Submission [NC]

    • Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]

  • Year 3 Fall 12 credits

    • Advanced Patho I [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]

    • Health Finance [2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Spring 12 credits

    • Advanced Patho II [2cr]

    • Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]

    • Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]

    • Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 3 Summer 6 credits

    • Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Psych APN [1cr]

    • Intro to PMHNO Practice Interview Techniques[2cr]

    • Elective Credit [3cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 4 Fall 11 credits

    • Neurobiology of Mental Health Disorders [1cr]

    • Clinical Psychopharmacology [2cr]

    • Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders [3cr]

    • Psychotherapeutic Frameworks and Modalities [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

  • Year 4 Spring 9 credits, 240 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning I: PMHNP Adult/Gero [1cr]

    • PMH NP Clinical Practicum I [3cr/240CL]

    • Integrated Care I [1cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]

  • Year 4 Summer 4 credits, 160 clinical hours

    • Clinical Reasoning II: PMHNP Practicum Peds [1cr]

    • PMH NP Clinical Practicum II [2cr/160CL]

    • Integrated Care II [1cr]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Fall 9 credits, 320 clinical hours

    • PMH NP Clinical Practicum III [4cr/320CL]

    • Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]

    • Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]

    • Final Oral Defense [NC]

    • Research or Teaching Residency [NC]

  • Year 5 Spring 7 credits, 320 clinical hours

Program Total: 122 credits [cr], 1040 Clinical Hours [CL]
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.

** Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
***Transfer of credit is granted on an individual basis. Please see the transfer of credit policy and complete the form to make a request.
Note – A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement.

“I wanted to be a provider to care for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s as well as work toward new treatments and interventions. … The DNP/PhD is training me to become an adult-gerontological nurse practitioner and a researcher—I can get evidence-based care to my patients sooner.”
Inga Antonsdottir, DNP/PhD Candidate

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