DNP Program Plans and Curriculum
The post-baccalaureate DNP program offers both three-year and four-year plans of study for completing degree requirements.
Post-MS applicants and applicants who have completed graduate-level coursework comparable to UW–Madison School of Nursing requirements will be reviewed individually for equivalency. These applicants may qualify for a personalized plan of study that reduces the total credits required for degree completion and eliminates the need to repeat previously completed coursework.
DNP Curriculum
Students’ progress through the program as part of a cohort, following a shared course sequence. This cohort model fosters a strong learning community that supports academic and professional growth.
The curriculum is organized around three core components: systematic evaluation of practice, leadership and health policy, and clinical practice. Degree requirements are completed through coursework, a scholarly project, and supervised clinical practice hours.
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