Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Why Choose the Online Doctor of Nursing Practice at UMass Amherst?

The UMass Amherst Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, introduced in 2006, was one of the first online DNP programs in the country, and has since won a number of national and regional awards for excellence in online education.

We have a history of consistent positive student outcomes and a wealth of experience, expertise, and high student satisfaction levels, and have students and alumni across the U.S. and in several other countries.

The College of Nursing offers the benefits and resources of a large, highly-ranked research university.

The Nursing faculty includes renowned professors whose widely published research puts them at the forefront of their fields and enriches the quality of their teaching.

The UMass Amherst DNP will prepare you to:

• Develop the advanced practice knowledge and skills you need to manage patients as well as lead health care systems
• Evaluate and apply research and other forms of evidence
• Enhance and evaluate clinical outcomes help facilitate progress toward more effective and sustainable health care

Specialization Areas

Post-Baccalaureate Role Concentrations:

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)   
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Public Health Nurse Leader (PHNL)

Post-MS Option:

• Post-MS DNP Completion

Plan of Study

The DNP Program is completely online.  You will gain experiential learning through clinical internships to be arranged in your area.

If you have a specific question about the DNP program, please complete the information request form or contact:

Karen Ayotte, DNP Program Assistant
032 Skinner Hall
Tel: 413.545.1302
Email: kayotte@nursing.umass.edu