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EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE
The dual DNP Executive/MPH dual degree offered through the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health integrates cutting-edge nursing and population health frameworks to prepare nurse leaders to address the most critical public health challenges of our time.
AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT
This program will position you to take on executive roles that employ systems-level thinking to improve population health and advance health equity. You will tackle local and global health challenges by shaping policy, interventions, and quality improvements to create lasting change.
STREAMLINE YOUR FOCUS
This streamlined online dual degree option allows students to complete the program in 3 years. Concentrations and a combined DNP/MPH project enable you to tailor the program to your needs, and shape your trajectory – with leading experts by your side.
DNP Executive/MPH Projects
The combined DNP/MPH project offers students the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge and skills in nursing and population health to develop, implement, and assess a quality improvement project in a real-world setting. The Track Coordinator, Cecília Tomori, PhD, with a joint appointment at both schools, serves as a mentor in this cumulative process. This project fulfills criteria for the DNP Executive project as well as the MPH Capstone project.
Curriculum
First Year (Credits)
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Summer 1 (Term Totals: 7.5 SON cr)• Principles of Epidemiology or Epidemiologic Inference in PH (5 PH cr) (Summer Institute)
• Social and Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care (4 PH cr)
• The Tools of Public Health Practice (1 PH cr)
• Academic and Research Ethics at JHSPH (0 cr)
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Fall 1 (Term Totals: 11 SON cr)
• Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care (2 NR cr)
Term 1 (1st half Fall 1)
• Statistical Reasoning in Public Health (3 PH cr)
• Population Dynamics and Public Health (2 PH cr)Term 2 (2nd half Fall 1)
• Statistical Reasoning in Public Health II (3 PH cr)
• Life Course Perspectives on Public Health (4 PH cr)
• The Social Determinants of Health (0.5 PH cr) -
Spring 1 (Term Totals: 12.5 SON cr)Term 1 (1st half Spring 1)
• Problem Solving in Public Health (4 PH cr)
• Systems Thinking in Public Health: Applications of Key Methods and Approaches (3 PH cr)
• Environmental Health (5 PH cr)
• Applications of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals (0.5 PH cr)
• Principles of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals (0.5 PH cr)Term 2 (2nd half Spring 1)
• Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease (0.5 PH cr)
• The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health (0.5 PH cr)
• PH Elective (3 PH cr)
Second Year (Credits)
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Summer 2 (Term Totals: 9 SON cr, 112 pr)• Problem Discovery (3 NR cr) (112 hrs practicum)
• Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies (2 NR cr)
• Public Health Biology (3 PH cr)
• PH Elective (3 PH cr)
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Fall 2 (Term Totals: 8.5 SON, 0 pr)• Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice (3 NR cr)
Term 1 (1st half Fall 2)
• Building Collaborations Across Sectors to Improve Population Health (0.5 PH cr)
• Psychological and Behavioral Factors That Affect a Population's Health (0.5 PH cr)
• PH Elective (3 PH cr)Term 2 (2nd half Fall 2)
• Health Literacy: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication (3 PH cr)
• Globalization and Population Health (0.5 PH cr) -
Spring 2 (Term Totals: 8 cr, 112 pr)• Translating Evidence into Practice (3 NR cr)
• Project Advancement (3 NR cr) (112 hrs practicum)
• Advanced Nursing Health Policy (2 NR cr)
Third Year (Credits)
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Summer 3 (Term Totals: 7 SON cr)• PH Elective (4 PH cr)
• PH Elective (3 PH cr)
• PH Elective (3 PH cr)
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Fall 3 (Term Totals: 8 SON cr, 112 pr)• Project Application (3 NR cr, 112 hrs practicum)
• Health Finance (2 NR cr)Term 1 (1st half Fall 3)
• Communications Primer for the Public Health Sciences (1 PH cr)Term 2 (2nd half Fall 3)
• PH Elective (3 PH cr) -
Spring 3 (Term Totals: 8 SON cr, 112 pr)
• Project Evaluation and Dissemination (3 NR cr, 112 hrs practicum)
• Clinical Data Management and Analyses (2 NR cr)Term 1 (1st half Spring 3)
• Managing Health Services Organizations (4 PH cr)
Course Schedules and Descriptions Academic Catalog
Back to TopFrequently Asked Questions
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What is a DNP-MPH?
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a doctoral degree for nurses at the highest level of nursing practice. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has proposed that the DNP degree will be the level of entry for all advanced practice nurses by 2015. All nurses who are contemplating starting a DNP program are encouraged to read the AACN white paper proposal: http://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2015). The doctor of nursing practice: Current issues and clarifying recommendations. Washington, DC: AACN. The three year DNP-MPH is a dual degree program offered collaboratively with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Students’ scholarly projects will examine clinical outcomes through the lens of prolonging life and improving quality of life across systems.
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How can I see what concentrations are available for the MPH portion of the program?
The available concentrations are listed on the JHBSPH website.
Online course availability for concentrations is listed in the JHBSPH course directory.
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I see the School of Public Health has a lot of Certificates available – can I use my electives in the MPH program towards one of those certificates?
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Will I be taking classes with just my cohort, or will students in other MPH programs be taking classes with me?Besides your home cohort at JHSON, you will likely share a large number of courses with your peers at JHBSPH, and especially with students who share similar interests with you as you sharpen your focus. Students at JHBSPH have a wide range of possibilities in tailoring their coursework, and full-time as well as part-time plans of study. Therefore, you will share classes with some of these students more than some others.
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How much time per week should I expect to spend in this program.The Johns Hopkins University adheres to a policy about workload per credit. Your individual plan will vary by term and your elective choices. Please see the plan of study for an estimate.
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What kind of students are you looking for/what does your ideal applicant look like?The ideal candidate is a Masters-level nurse* with a strong interest in public health, who is looking to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and practice to take up an executive role in healthcare. The candidate will have a strong academic and professional preparation, and will be prepared to undertake rigorous training from two nationally leading programs at Johns Hopkins. The candidate will be ready and eager to take advantage of the exceptional opportunities offered by these programs and employ their training to create impactful change to improve population health and health equity.
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What if I have been out of school for a while and don’t have an academic recommender?Your work in a professional setting also reflects your academic preparation and demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and interests in healthcare. In place of an academic recommender, select a reference from your professional setting who is most familiar with your academic preparation, interests, and demonstrated abilities.
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How specific does my project proposal have to be when I apply?You should develop a preliminary project plan that integrates your interests in nursing and population health. This plan should highlight your interests, background knowledge, and overall objectives, however it need not have specific details of the intervention you will design. The project plan will form a key component of your letter of application and will help the Admissions Committee learn about your preparation and goals for the program. Your project proposal will substantially evolve as you undertake your training, engage in specific coursework designated for the DNP project and discuss your plans with your Advisor. It is important to be able to speak to the support you expect to receive from your clinical setting for the implementation portion of your project. You should be able to identify how the MPH portion of the curriculum will contribute to achieving your personal and professional goals.
Funding Opportunities
Scholarships
The School of Nursing sets aside a limited amount of merit-based funds for students who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership skills, outstanding community service, and other personal strengths and accomplishments. These merit awards are granted for achievement, not financial need. There is no separate application to apply for a scholarship. Each student is considered upon applying for admission. Scholarships range from $10,000 to $30,000.
Other Funding Sources
All funding opportunities should be pursued to meet your educational costs. There are organizations that provide scholarship awards ranging from $100 to full tuition and stipend awards. Begin your search early. Application deadlines are typically 6-9 months in advance of the academic year.
Loans and Loan Forgiveness/Repayment Assistance Options
Loans are an important component of assisting students in meeting their educational expenses. Student Financial Services encourages individuals utilizing loans to fully understand the terms of each loan and borrow only what is needed. We also advise individuals to research loan repayment and employment options which can assist in meeting loan repayment obligations. Student Financial Services has gathered a list of loan forgiveness and repayment assistance options that can be explored via the link below.