Prerequisites
Courses
Total Credits: 40(minimum)
With our doctorate of nursing program, you can become a leader in nursing and help shape the future of patient care.
Reach the height of your nursing education with our DNP nursing program that focuses on clinical expertise and expanding your career opportunities.
The part-time study plan offers an alternative to the traditional doctoral degree program by focusing on collaborative clinical learning in partnership with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and other regional health systems.
As a PA College DNP student, you can customize your program based on your previous academic and professional experience.
The core courses of the DNP are listed below. The core curriculum represents the common courses taken by all DNP students, regardless of track. The core courses listed as variable (or waived) are included with the intention of providing adequate clinical hours to ensure all students have the necessary clinical exposure to reach zthe required 1,000 clinical hours to obtain a DNP degree.
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000.
Start your education or expand your nursing career options while continuing to work. Flexible options let you tailor your education.
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