Graduate Programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Priority deadline is December 15 for fall admission. Applications will be accepted until all seats are filled.
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
Choose one of the following specializations:
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:
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 proogram, please complete the information request form or contact:
Karen Ayotte, Program Assistant
020A Skinner Hall
Tel: 413.545.1302
Email: kayotte@nursing.umass.edu
The DNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) website posts the position statement regarding the Practice Doctorate in Nursing, DNP frequently asked questions, and other important topics.
Are you eligible for online nursing studies?
If you are not a Massachusetts resident and you are considering applying to a graduate online nursing program, click this link for important information:
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DNP Profile: Cheri Monette
Learn how Cheri's experience in our DNP program has inspired her to explore new areas of nursing!
Quicklinks
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The baccalaureate degree program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). (March, 2010) https://www.umass.edu/planning/accreditation-status
