Leadership DNP Curriculum

Academics & Admissions

This program is not currently accepting new applicants. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our many other graduate specialties, including the MSN in Nursing Leadership.

The Leadership DNP Program admits students every term and has the following requirements for graduation:

  • 60 Credits
  • 500 Clinical Hours (min.)
  • The minimum number of combined clinical practicum and DNP project experience hours is 1000. Students, however, may be required to complete more than 1000 hours to meet minimum competency requirements for graduation and certification (when applicable).

More information about the program:

  • Students may complete this program in four or five years (see the 4- and 5-Year Plans of Study)
  • Although classes meet primarily online, Specialty courses are offered in a hybrid model. Two classes per course will be held in person at our Newark campus. Courses offered outside the specialty are offered in one of the following models: in-person, hybrid, and remote.

2021 Fall Start

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