
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
A nationally ranked program preparing expert nurse leaders in specialized advanced practice.
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, rated as one of the top online DNP programs in the country, prepares advanced practice nurses for increasingly complex evidence-based nursing practice.
All DNP courses are offered completely online. Students gain experiential learning through clinical internships. The final scholarly requirement, the DNP project, is an opportunity to translate research evidence to a chosen clinical practice setting.
Note: We are unable to accept DNP students residing in AL, MN, NY, OR or WA. See statement here.
For more information about the DNP program, see the Doctor of Nursing Practice information in our Graduate Student Handbook or contact kayotte [at] umass [dot] edu (Karen Ayotte).
Specialization Areas
Post-Baccalaureate role concentrations:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Public Health Nurse Leader (PHNL)
Post-MS Option:
DNP students may opt to earn an MS in Nursing Science while they are pursuing a doctoral degree.