Indiana Wesleyan University

Indiana Wesleyan University's Associate of Science with a major in Accounting degree program consists of 62 credit hours of coursework, including both accounting and liberal arts courses. Students will gain fundamental skills needed for entry-level accounting positions and an excellent foundation for pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting or Business Administration. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations, and accounting exercises. Each core group forms project teams to assist in the learning process.

The program is structured to provide maximum convenience: Complete your degree in approximately 26 months. Cohort groups provide mutual support. One-time registration, no more waiting in line.

Indiana Wesleyan University’s Associate of Science with a major in Christian Ministries degree program is offered in online format and may also be offered onsite at locations in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The program gives students an understanding of a Christian worldview and biblical morality from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective. Graduates will be prepared to undertake entry-level ministry positions in Christian churches and para-church organizations, or to proceed on to bachelor-level work in Ministry or Biblical Studies. The program meets many academic and practicum requirements for licensing and/or ordination in many denominations. Within The Wesleyan Church, the degree fulfills four of six academic requirements for district licensure and over half of the academic requirements for ordination.

RELEVANT AND CONVENIENT

• Prepares students to partner with God to change His world
• Faculty are experienced ministry professionals with solid academic qualifications
• Cohort groups provide mutual support
• Classes meet one night per week or online
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line

LIBERAL ARTS

Liberal Arts courses are offered through Indiana Wesleyan University and are available at many sites throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and online.

Police officers. Homeland security officers. Crime scene investigators. Private detectives. Security guards. They are guardians of our lives, the stewards of our safety, and the bedrock upon which the justice system is built.

If you are interested in working to make our world a safer place, this online Associate in Criminal Justice program could be right for you. A career in the criminal justice field is rewarding in many ways. Earning your Criminal Justice degree will help you make your community a better place.

Indiana Wesleyan University's Associate of Science with a major in Criminal Justice degree program consists of 63 credit hours of coursework, including both criminal justice and liberal arts courses. The program focuses on communication skills, the problems facing criminal justice officials, and the increasingly important field of homeland security. You can learn the basics of criminology, crises intervention and psychology as it relates to this field. An intro to corrections will also be covered. In addition, you will also learn to help heal those involved in criminal activities and to help heal communities torn apart by crime. Graduates of this program are eligible to pursue the Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminal Justice at IWU Christian University.

Indiana Wesleyan University's Bachelor of Science with a major in Accounting degree program is designed for working professionals who are interested in completing a Bachelor's degree focusing on accounting theory, taxation, and auditing. The core program emphasizes analytical skills, practical application, and problem solving. The program also addresses issues faced by managers in a variety of business organizations. Our curriculum is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to transition into or advance within the personal finance and accounting fields.

This undergraduate degree program provides an excellent foundation for students who anticipate pursuing their CPA certification. Interested parties should check with their state licensing board of accountancy for the specific requirements needed apply for the CPA examination.

The program may be completed online, or onsite at various locations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. A minor in Accounting is also available to Indiana, Ohio, and online students who are pursuing a non-Accounting bachelor's degree through IWU.

If you have not yet obtained your associate degree but already have 36 to 59 credit hours of previous college coursework, IWU's unique degree completion program can allow you to immediately start working toward your Bachelor's degree.

ONLINE OR ONSITE

Indiana Wesleyan University’s Bachelor of Science with a major in Biblical Studies degree program is offered in online format and may also be offered onsite at locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The program provides an in-depth education from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective for persons who desire to understand the Christian faith and its foundational issues. Graduates will be prepared to undertake more advanced ministry positions in Christian churches and para-church organizations or to proceed on to master’s-level work in Divinity or Ministry. The program meets many academic and practicum requirements for licensing and/or ordination in many denominations. Within The Wesleyan Church, the Associate in Christian Ministry and Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies degrees fulfill approximately two-thirds of the academic requirements for ordination.

RELEVANT AND CONVENIENT

• Prepares students to partner with God to change His world
• Faculty are experienced ministry professionals with solid academic qualifications
• Cohort groups provide mutual support
• Classes meet one night per week or online
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line

LIBERAL ARTS

Liberal Arts courses are offered through Indiana Wesleyan University and are available at many sites throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and online.

ONLINE OR ONSITE

Students in the Bachelor of Science with Major in Business Administration program will evaluate strategic solutions to organizational issues within diverse business and economic situations applying critical thinking, financial and managerial knowledge. Multiple communication media and technologies will be evaluated to design appropriate business strategies for organizational and global business conditions. Students will integrate biblical principles and generate ethical solutions to business challenges.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration have the option of adding an online Human Resource Management specialization to their degree. With this option, students will be equipped to fill the role of educated professionals, demonstrate an alignment of knowledge and skills with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for Human Resource professionals, and complete partial preparation for taking a Human Resources certi cation exam (with actual certi cation subject to additional requirements, such as work experience).

RELEVANT AND CONVENIENT

• Complete your degree in approximately 18-20 months
• Cohort groups provide mutual support
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line
• Classes meet one night per week or online
• Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise

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The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Communication Studies program is a 22 month course of study program that provides an in-depth education from a Christian perspective for persons who desire to serve as communication professionals in churches, schools, organizations and businesses. The Human Communication Studies major provides comprehensive preparation in communication theory and practice. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers and graduate education. The program is an online series of courses.

Graduates from this major will be able to: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of major theories and practices of communication in its varied contexts. 
• Demonstrate competence in applying theory to common communication situations. 
• Engage and integrate the Christian faith into the study and practice of communication. 
• Demonstrate ability to conduct scholarly research and use it to further the study, practice, and personal use of communication. 

Why Study Communication? 

Our communication degree uniquely equips graduates with valuable communication skills applicable in a wide variety of elds. Because occupational studies consistently show that all employers, regardless of profession, place oral and written communication skills at the top of the list of what they look for when hiring, the Communication program is an excellent choice for career advancement and personal growth. The Communication program is designed to develop skills in report writing, business presentations, effective group work, improve the ability think creatively and critically, and communicate more effectively in all settings. Additionally, graduates will better understand and develop essential competencies in key areas such as conflict resolution, power, planning, problem solving, cultural competencies, and leadership. The program seeks to be practical and relevant in today’s workplace while building on the scholarly understanding of theories that inform and explain behavior. The foundation underpinning all study is development in ethical action and growth in character within the context of a Christian university.

Careers in Communication 

Studies in Communication translate across a wide variety of leadership, management, and administrate career paths. Students of communication are regularly employed among the following professions: midlevel and senior organizational management, author, publication editor, copy and technical writer, grant writer, recruiter, trainer, community service coordinator/liaison, event planner and promoter, organizational press secretary/spokesperson, labor negotiator, and conflict mediator. Human Communication Studies develop professional skills and abilities that transcend most professional opportunities and effectively prepare persons for future service and leadership.

Students in the Bachelor of Science Healthcare Administration (BSH) program evaluate solutions and strategies for complex problems and opportunities within the healthcare industry, evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan for lifelong growth, and integrate critical analysis with healthcare administration disciplines. Students will apply ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development, create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organizational goals, and integrate a biblical framework into the practice and standards that guides interactions within the healthcare industry. The assessment of technologies for implementation in healthcare organizations will be featured throughout the program.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Evaluate solutions and strategies for complex problems and opportunities within the healthcare industry.
• Evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan for lifelong growth.
• Integrate critical analysis with healthcare administration disciplines to ensure organizational success.
• Apply ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development.
• Create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals.
• Integrate a biblical framework into the practice and standards that guides interactions within the healthcare industry.
• Assess technologies for implementation in healthcare organizations.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services educates undergraduate students from a biblical understanding of advocacy to enhance service delivery, management and social change through their work in human service organizations.

The online Human Services Bachelor's program is designed to help students apply critical thinking to real-world situations. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical bases, best practices, and historical and current trends related to the human services profession.

Students will also be taught skills to help them identify, plan and utilize resources to improve client situations in a career as a human services manager or related occupation. Exploring ways to utilize information and systems to appropriately manage and deliver social services will be emphasized as well. The Bachelor's program strives to help students understand the importance of culture, gender, diversity and global perspective when working with clients.

Upon degree completion, students will be able to:

• Integrate biblical perspectives on providing care to oppressed or disadvantaged people
• Assess services to identified constituencies in social service agencies
• Advocate for positive, social change at the micro and macro levels
• Evaluate the effectiveness and need for services rendered by social service agencies
• Articulate a management plan for resources of the social service agency for the benefit of the community
• Advance their studies and earn a Master's degree through one of IWU's related graduate programs

Indiana Wesleyan University's Bachelor of Science with a major in Management degree program stresses skill development in business management. This includes analysis and problem solving, the application of global perspectives, the identification of appropriate methods of communication, the application of relevant technologies, and developing ethical solutions using critical thinking. All skills learned through our online management degree coursework are examined from a biblical perspective, within the framework of a Christian university.

Students pursuing this undergraduate program also have the option of adding a Human Resources Management (HR) specialization to their degree. Those who complete this option will be equipped to fill the role of educated and credentialed HR professionals, demonstrate an alignment of knowledge and skills with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for Human Resources professionals, and be prepared to take the SHRM certification exam (with actual certification subject to additional SHRM requirements such as work experience).

If you have not yet obtained your Associate degree but already have 36 to 59 credit hours of previous college coursework, IWU's Bridge program can allow you to immediately start working toward your Bachelor's in online management degree.

ONLINE OR ONSITE

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Management stresses skill development in business management. This includes analysis and problem solving, the application of global perspectives, the identification of appropriate methods of communication, the application of relevant technologies, and developing ethical solutions using critical thinking. All skills are examined within a biblical framework.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

ONLINE

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Management have the option of adding an online Human Resource Management specialization to their degree. With this option, students will be equipped to fill the role of educated professionals, demonstrate an alignment of knowledge and skills with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards for Human Resource professionals, and complete partial preparation for taking a Human Resources certification exam (with actual certification subject to additional requirements, such as work experience).

RELEVANT AND CONVENIENT

• Complete your degree in approximately 18-20 months
• Cohort groups provide mutual support
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line
• Classes meet one night per week or online
• Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise

LIBERAL ARTS

Liberal Arts courses are offered through Indiana Wesleyan University and are available at many sites throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and online.

Online and Blended

Bachelor of Science in Marketing offers four market-driven specializations in marketing analytics, social media, service and non-profit marketing and digital branding, advertising and promotions. Students in the BS Marketing Program at Indiana Wesleyan University will develop business analysis, critical thinking and problem solving skills as they relate to marketing. Applications of global marketing perspectives to critical business decisions will be explored. In our rapidly changing business environment, the student will identify appropriate marketing communication methods to reach diverse audiences. Through applying relevant marketing technologies to manage changing business conditions, the students will use ethical solutions using a Biblical framework to successfully implement business marketing opportunities.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate business analysis and problem solving skills as they relate to marketing
• Apply global marketing perspectives to critical business decisions
• Select appropriate marketing communication methods to reach diverse audiences in business environments
• Apply relevant marketing technologies to manage changing business conditions
• Develop ethical solutions for business marketing opportunities using critical thinking
• Integrate a Biblical framework that guides interaction within the marketing environment

Relevant and Convenient

• Core BS Marketing courses may be completed in 12 months
• Cohort groups provide mutual support
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line
• Classes are offered in a blended format or entirely online
• Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise
• The student may select any one of the four specializations.

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts courses are offered through Indiana Wesleyan University and are available at many sites throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and online.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology of Human Relations at Indiana Wesleyan University is a program oriented around the practice of psychology with an emphasis on the application of psychological principles in everyday life, highlighting ethics, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and personal and professional impact. Courses include relationship development, organizational psychology, theories of personality, social psychology, spiritual formation, and counseling techniques.
Program Introduction

Are you looking to increase your understanding of yourself and improve your relationships while building a foundation for a future in the helping professions, business or ministry? Whether you are simply fascinated by the psychological dimensions of life and relationships or want to advance your career, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology of Human Relations is built on core knowledge of psychology from a Christian perspective and empowers you to focus on areas of interest based on your passions, experience and life calling.
Program Mission

The mission of the BS in Psychology of Human Relations program is to "Create hope in the world by understanding and improving relationships." The Capstone Program courses are the practical application of this overarching objective.

Indiana Wesleyan University's Master of Science with a major in Accounting (MSA) degree program is a 30-credit-hour graduate program.

Students in our online Master’s in Accounting program will learn to integrate knowledge of accounting standards and practices in performing forensic accounting and auditing services, financial reporting, and tax preparation and advisory services. Students of this Master’s program will design appropriate communication strategies to achieve organizational goals and an ethical, legal and biblical framework that guides interactions within the business environment that addresses the legal implications of business transactions and how they relate to accounting, auditing and financial reporting.

The MSA program at Indiana Wesleyan is designed to build upon your undergraduate degree completion and enable each participant to:

• Integrate knowledge of accounting standards and practices in performing forensic accounting and auditing services
• Develop financial reports in accordance with accounting principles, ethical standards and legal requirements
• Synthesize knowledge of accounting theory and practice in providing tax theory, tax preparation and advisory services
• Create an ethical and legal framework that uses professional ethics to address the legal implications of business management and transactions, and how they relate to financial accounting, auditing and financial reporting
• Design appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals
• Integrate a biblical framework that guides interactions within the business environment and workplace

The Master of Science with a major in Management Online (MSMO) program is a 36-hour graduate program designed to develop or enhance the personal and technical management skills necessary for more effective functioning within the administrative arena in private business and public agencies. The curriculum is organized around the theme of "leadership," and courses offered expand on five essential elements. Understand the workings of the world both within and outside the organization. Envision the direction toward which the organization or group should move. Decide between any number of options how to solve problems and achieve goals. Mobilize individuals to work together toward a common end. The degree program is designed to enable students to apply increasingly sophisticated theoretical concepts to the solution of practical management problems.  Courses include Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, and Motivation and Training.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program at Indiana Wesleyan University’s School of Nursing prepares the student to serve in a variety of settings, from the most prestigious hospitals to meeting the vital needs of the global community. The curricula ascribes to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing and the competencies prescribed by the respective professional specialty organizations.

Nursing Administration

Online

Students will be educated as sound fiscal and personnel managers who are effective stewards of health care resources. Coursework and practicum components address organizational behavior, human resources, finance, and role development. Participants will be prepared to assume leadership roles within a variety of health care settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification by the appropriate credentialing body.

Relevant and Convenient

• Complete your coursework in an accelerated format
• Cohort members provide mutual support
• One-time registration, no more registration deadlines
• Online classes, with relevant practicum experiences
• Faculty are experienced professionals and care about you and your academics
• Books and materials are delivered to you and are included in the cost of the program
• Scholarship, loan programs and financial aid may be available

Reinvigorate your career, discover new interests and learn to change lives for the better with our Master's degree in Nursing Administration in Indiana through the Indiana Wesleyan University School of Nursing.

Working in a collaborative environment with fellow nurses, you will revitalize your commitment to the health and well-being of your community. In the SON, Division of Graduate Nursing, you will learn from nursing instructors who share your goals for meeting today's rapidly changing health care needs with leadership, scholarship and lifelong education.

Completed in just 22 months, your Master's in Nursing Administration can prepare you to serve in a variety of settings, from the most prestigious hospitals to the vital needs of the mission field.

Teaching others is one of the most rewarding career decisions you can make. Teaching people to help them live a healthier lifestyle can improve their quality of life as well as their lifespans.

With a nursing education MSN degree, you will have the opportunity to become a nurse educator - and have the opportunity to teach through community outreach or teach the next generation of nurses on the university level. Your Master'sdegree will prepare you to serve in a variety of settings, from the most prestigious hospitals to the vital needs of the mission field.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program at Indiana Wesleyan University’s School of Nursing prepares the student to serve in a variety of settings, from the most prestigious hospitals to meeting the vital needs of the global community. The curricula ascribes to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing and the competencies prescribed by the respective professional specialty organizations. This program is rapid and rigorous. Students are encouraged to prioritize learning and professional growth.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners – online with onsite components: The focus of Psychiatric Mental is the interrelationship of theory, research, and evidence-based practice. Opportunities for development of critical thinking and clinical problem-solving skills are provided throughout the program through the guidance of student selected, university approved preceptors at clinical sites near their home.

MSN Degree, Psychiatric Mental Health Track Outcomes

The graduate should be able to:

• Provide care for diverse populations with psychiatric mental health needs.
• Treat individuals with psychiatric mental health conditions across the lifespan.
• Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams and community organizations to provide care for individuals with multiple health needs.
• Serve as an advocate for vulnerable populations with psychiatric mental health conditions.
• Address the spiritual needs of the psychiatric mental health patient/client.

Relevant and Convenient

• Complete your coursework in an accelerated format
• Cohort members provide mutual support
• One-time registration, no more registration deadlines
• All online classes, except five workshops for clinical orientation and the Advanced and Health Assessment course
• Faculty are experienced professionals and care about you and your academics
• Books and materials are delivered to you and are included in the cost of the program
• Scholarship, loan programs and financial aid may be available
• This online program is rapid and rigorous. While we understand the need for adults to continue working, students are encouraged to prioritize learning and professional growth.

Indiana Wesleyan University offers a Masters in Theological Studies (English) degree program in an online format. This program provides in-depth, theological education from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective with practical applications. Graduates will be prepared for advanced ministry positions in Christian churches, Christian schools, para-church organizations, or further study in doctoral programs. 

Relevant and Convenient 

• Prepares students to partner with God to change His world 
• Faculty have solid academic qualifications and significant ministry experience 
• Cohort groups provide mutual support and engagement 
• Classes meet online 
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line

Students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program design solutions and strategies for complex business problems and opportunities, evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan for economic growth, and integrate critical analysis with disciplines such as management, accounting, finance, and economics. Students will synthesize ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development, create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organizational goals, and integrate a biblical framework that guides interactions within the business environment and workplace.
Earn your MBA on a schedule that works for you

Pursue an expanded role in business administration through our flexible, online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Coursework is designed to build upon your past experiences and education to help you become a more insightful and tactical thinker.
Learn from a pioneer in online and distance education

For years, IWU has offered some of the most flexible, supportive and affordable online programs around. It's part of the reason so many students turn to us when they're ready to go back to school.

Whether you're a busy working professional, parent or both, our online MBA program can help you learn the skills you need while still keeping up with your personal and professional obligations.

If you prefer a more traditional classroom experience, our business graduate program is also offered at our Indiana campuses, as well as our locations in Lexington, Louisville and Florence, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Cleveland - Independence, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio.

At IWU, we offer multiple MBA Programs:

• Master of Business Administration - No Specialization
• MBA in Personal Financial Planning
• MBA in Healthcare Administration
• MBA in School Administration
• Virtual MBA in Executive Management
• Virtual MBA in International Business

Relevant and Convenient

• Complete your degree in18 - 26 months
• Cohort groups provide mutual support
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line
• Classes meet one night per week or online
• Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise

MBA in School Administration

Candidates in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in School Administration program develop strategies that promote a culture of achievement for all stakeholders, evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan to drive improvements in teacher effectiveness and student achievement, and integrate critical analysis with disciplines such as management, accounting, finance, and economics for continuous organizational improvement.

Candidates create activities that contribute to the academic success of all students through effective teaching and best instructional practices. Candidates synthesize ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development, create appropriate strategies to improve communication and build relationships to achieve organization goals, and integrate a biblical framework that guides interactions within the educational and stakeholder environments.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Develop strategies that promote a culture of achievement for all stakeholders.
• Evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan to drive improvements in teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
• Integrate critical analysis with business administration disciplines such as management, accounting, finance, and economics for continuous organizational improvement.
• Synthesize ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development.
• Create appropriate strategies to improve communication and build relationships to achieve organization goals.
• Integrate a biblical framework that guides interactions within the educational and stakeholder environments.
• Create activities that contribute to the academic success of all students through effective teaching and best instructional practices.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a 36-credit-hour program consisting of a 24-credit-hour core plus a 12-credit-hour specialization. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and civic engagement, the MPA program at IWU equips students to effectively and compassionately address current governmental challenges. The curriculum underscores the skills of ethical and efficient policy analysis, and decision making. The MPA graduate is prepared to assume leadership and management roles in local, state, and federal government. The University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.

Relevant and Convenient

• Cohort groups provide mutual support 
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line 
• Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise

Specializations

• Non-Profit Leadership
• Public Management
• Criminal Justice

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a 36-credit-hour program consisting of a 24-credit-hour core plus a 12-credit-hour specialization. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and civic engagement, the MPA program at IWU equips students to effectively and compassionately address current governmental challenges. The curriculum underscores the skills of ethical and efficient policy analysis, and decision making. The MPA graduate is prepared to assume leadership and management roles in local, state, and federal government. The University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.

Relevant and Convenient

• Cohort groups provide mutual support 
• One-time registration, no more waiting in line 
• Instructors combine academic credentials with professional expertise

Specializations

• Non-Profit Leadership
• Public Management
• Criminal Justice

The Indiana Wesleyan University Master of Social Work degree program is designed to offer non-residential students an opportunity to pursue a MSW degree in a asynchronous learning environment. Our courses offer a personal, professional, and innovative experience for all learners seeking to practice social work at the advanced clinical level. The clinical specialization is built upon a foundational integrative generalist practice approach to the social work profession that draws on individual and community strengths to work toward social justice in their respective communities. The IWU Social Work program provides a biblical perspective on social, economic, and environmental justice and the intrinsic worth of all people.

MSW Program Mission Statement

The mission of the IWU MSW Program is to prepare social work students for advanced clinical social work practice and provide opportunities for students to become world changers who have a desire to integrate personal faith and learning to maximize one’s ability to be of service to fellow human beings. The program is committed to creating a personal, professional and innovative experience in the online environment.

MSW Program Goals

• To prepare culturally competent students for advanced level social work practice. 
• To provide opportunities for the integration of Christian principles within the context of professional social work values and ethics.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree designed to prepare nurses at an advanced level of nursing science. The program emphasizes the development of the student’s capacity to impact the clinical setting as a leader and to utilize clinical research to improve and transform healthcare. Advanced practice nurses with practice doctorates will address significant practice issues in a scholarly way, adopt broad system perspectives for health promotion and risk reduction, act as agents of change to transform client/community care, participate in the ongoing evaluation of healthcare outcomes, and assist in the translation of research leading to positive nursing practice changes.

Students may now enroll in a part-time option for the DNP program. In this option, students will take one course during each block. DNP 810 and DNP 812 are courses specifically developed for the part-time option for students to work on the practice project. Residencies and coursework will run concurrently with full-time students.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program will prepare students to:

Lead healthcare delivery teams to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Synthesize principles of leadership in the evaluation and resolution of ethical and legal issues within healthcare systems.
Apply creative and culturally sensitive approaches in the comprehensive assessment of healthcare systems.
Integrate character, scholarship and leadership in advanced nursing practice.
Develop innovative practice approaches based on theories form nursing and other disciplines.
Influence healthcare policy from an interprofessional perspective to improve health outcomes.