The Post-Master鈥檚 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a two-year post-MSN program. At the start of the program, applicants must hold a Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Nurse Midwife (CNM) from an accredited School of Nursing. Applicants must also be nationally certified or eligible in their specialty area and have current specialty licensure in the state in which practice will occur.
The curriculum includes advanced coursework and practicum experiences that culminate in the DNP Capstone project (dissertation equivalent). The program is offered in a super-hybrid format where classes will be available online and in seats and through alternative designs (such as one-week immersion or extended weekend programming). Students can expect to be on campus 2-4 times each semester for a course, program, and capstone work. The program typically requires 2 classes per semester year-round.
Applicants who fall in-between post-BSN and post-MSN requirements will require a 鈥淕ap Analysis鈥� to be conducted by the Associate Director of Graduate Programs before enrollment. The minimum number of credits required to complete this program is 41 credit hours.
September 2025
College of Health and Human Services
Everett L. Marshall Building,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission.
Earned a Master of Science in Nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty from a nationally accredited CCNE or NLNAC program OR a master鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited institution, in a health-related profession, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). (Applicants who are eligible for their MSN before starting the program may apply for conditional admission).
Current National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). (Applicants who are eligible for National Certification may apply for conditional admission).
A current unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice nurse in the state in which practice will occur (Applicants who are eligible for Advanced Practice Licensure may apply for conditional admission).
A current unrestricted license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the U.S. or eligibility to obtain a Michigan license. (Applicants who are eligible for licensure may apply for conditional admission).
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college GPA. (Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.75).
Have completed an approved basic statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics within the last ten years.
TOEFL: 79 iBT
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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