Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The UMass Amherst Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, introduced in 2006, was one of the first online DNP programs in the country.
Our DNP program was ranked #30 in the nation in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report and #38 among Best Online DNP Programs in 2020 by RNtoBSN.com
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:
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.
Graduate Clinical Placements
Please click here for important information about graduate clinical placements.
Note about DNP curriculum:
All states require graduates of our programs to pass national certifying exams for their respective Doctors of Nurse Practice specialization area prior to licensure. Each state requires NPs have to be certified by the respective national professional certification association. States may have additional requirements but these are not addressed by our graduate curricula, which prepare students for the national certification exams. Access to your state’s licensing agency is available on the Directory of Nursing Licensing Agencies.
For further assistance, prospective and current students from states other than Massachusetts can contact Dr. Cynthia Jacelon, Executive Associate Dean, jacelon@nursing.umass.edu.
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
