Fresno,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Fresno United States | California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno
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Fresno United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
142,488
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
21 months
The DNP represents a clinical doctorate, similar to degrees like the PharmD, MD, or DPT, differing from research-oriented PhD programs. This degree aims to cultivate specialized skills for challenging nursing roles in clinical practice, education, and administration, while offering an advanced qualification for practicing professionals. Evolving healthcare needs demand superior clinical knowledge and practical skills to ensure optimal patient care.
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the DNP should serve as the highest practice degree in nursing. Beyond fulfilling AACN's doctoral practice standards, students study instructional methods, curriculum design, and can opt for teaching practicums to qualify for academic positions.
We aspire to create an outstanding doctoral nursing program that develops healthcare innovators, future educators, and community health leaders across California.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
- The applicant must have earned a master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution or master's degree in a health-related field (e.g. Public Health or Health Administration), additional post-baccalaureate courses in nursing theories, research methods, transcultural nursing, and informatics will be required.
- The applicant must have attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in an acceptable master's degree program.
English language Score: TOEFL – 80 iBT, or IELTS – 6.5, or Pearson’s Test of English - 53, or iTEP – 4.5.
Tuition
USD
142,488