Duquesne University Online and Campus Programs

About

What They're Known For:

Duquesne University, a private Catholic college, is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the United States. U.S. News and World Report named Duquesne University one of the country’s top national universities, and The Princeton Review lists it as one of the Best 373 Colleges in 2013.

Unique Opportunities:

Through their School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, online learners – both local and from around the world – can earn Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a variety of subjects.

Accelerated Bachelor’s Degrees

Behavioral Science
Computer Systems Technology
Organizational Leadership

…and more

Master’s Degrees

Master of Science in Leadership with concentration in:

Global Leadership
Professional Administration

…and more

Why we love Duquesne University:

Students have access to outstanding online learning resources and support, including the Duquesne University Library, online writing center and tutoring.
No standardized exams (SAT, GRE, or GMAT) are required for admission.
Academic advisors provide excellent support throughout your academic career.
Programs are designed for the busy student juggling work life balance.

Accreditation

Duquesne University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267-284-5000).

Online Programs

Program Listings

Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  Current trends in health care show an increasing demand for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Nurses with a BSN are better equipped to make critical, evidence-based decisions. They are prepared to lead.
  
  If you have a diploma or associate degree in nursing (ADN), but are ready for all the advantages a BSN can offer, explore Duquesne University’s online RN-BSN program. Through this innovative program, you can earn your degree completely online on a full- or part-time basis.
  
  Additionally, an RN-BSN can change your career path, and lead to greater demand for your knowledge, skills and expertise. With your BSN, you could be qualified for careers in any health care setting, from private practice to hospitals, institutional facilities to in-home care, such as:
  - Surgical nurse
  - Pediatric nurse
  - ICU nurse
  - OB/GYN nurse
  - Hospice nurse
  - Acute care nurse
  The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released a report recommending a push for 80% of nurses to hold at least a bachelor’s degree by 2020 — and many employers are heeding this call. Now is the time to elevate your nursing practice and build your credentials. And that’s exactly what Duquesne’s online RN-BSN program aims to help you do.
  
  Additional program benefits:
  - Learn while you work — study 100% online
  - Begin any time — 3 start dates per year
  - Apply right away — no GRE or application fee
  - Benefit from one-on-one faculty advising
  - Graduate from a fully accredited and top-ranked School of Nursing
Master’s Degree Programs
- Master of Science in Nursing
  Duquesne University is committed to the effective use of educational technologies to enrich student learning and to enhance teaching. The educational technology tool used at Duquesne is the Blackboard learning system. Most online courses are asynchronous, or designed so that students can complete their work anytime and anywhere via Internet access. Some classes may contain a synchronous component, which requires participation in a scheduled online chat session or a phone conference.
Doctorate
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice
  The online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree enables the graduates to transform the health care delivery system and design new systems to improve the context in which health care is offered. Nurses prepared at the DNP level will function from a strong evidence based foundation, effectively assessing health care policy, organizational effectiveness, and economic trends in health care to design new models for patient care services. The practice doctorate is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice, and offers an alternative to research focused doctoral programs.

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Carnegie Classification:
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
On-Campus Requirement:
No campus visits are required.
Loans Offered:
Duquesne University's Office of Financial Aid provides information regarding loan opportunities. Special military/veteran tuition rates are available for some programs.
Registration Details:
Prospective students can apply online. Course registration is also available online.

Student Reviews

In comparing the curriculum to other schools, it’s easy to see why Duquesne is the winner. The foundation of DU’s leadership program can be used in many areas.
-John

Duquesne University

What They're Known For:

Unique Opportunities:

Why we love Duquesne University:

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s Degree Programs

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctorate

Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Institutional Accrediting Agency:

Carnegie Classification:

On-Campus Requirement:

Loans Offered:

Registration Details:

Student Reviews